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CUC → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Camilo Daza International Airport (Cucuta) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is superior for its stunning views of the Caribbean coastline and the breathtaking San Blas archipelago just before arrival in Panama.
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Catatumbo Region
Views toward the Venezuelan border, home to the world's most frequent lightning over Lake Maracaibo.
Gulf of Darien
The remote and wild meeting point where the dense Darien Gap jungle meets the turquoise Caribbean Sea.
San Blas Islands
The highlight of the trip: hundreds of tiny, white-sand coral islands scattered across the Guna Yala coastline.
Gatun Lake
A view of the massive artificial lake that feeds the Panama Canal locks, often dotted with waiting container ships.
The right side offers the most scenic maritime views. Look out approximately 20 minutes before landing to spot the San Blas islands; the color contrast between the deep blue ocean and coral reefs is spectacular. For afternoon flights, be aware of the sun's glare, though the coastal views usually compensate for the brightness. Choose a seat away from the wing to clearly see the ships entering the Atlantic side of the Canal.
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Eastern Cordillera
Dramatic views of the northernmost ridges of the Andes mountains immediately after takeoff from Cucuta.
Magdalena River Valley
Aerial view of Colombia's largest river winding through the lush tropical valley floor.
Panama City Skyline
During the typical approach pattern, you get a front-row seat to the massive skyscrapers of the Punta Paitilla district.
Bridge of the Americas
Spanning the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, visible as the plane banks for its final descent.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Panama City skyline and the Pacific entrance of the Canal during the final approach. Morning flights are ideal for the left side to keep the sun behind you as you fly west-northwest. Keep your camera ready as you pass over the Magdalena River for high-contrast landscape shots.
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Get eSIMs for PanamaDistance: 766 km (476 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: CUC (7.927569999999999, -72.5115)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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