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Which side of the plane to sit from Hato International Airport (Willemstad) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the turquoise San Blas Archipelago and the strategic entrance to the Panama Canal from the Caribbean Sea.
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Aruba Coastline
Clear views of the white sand beaches and low-lying terrain of Curaçao's neighbor island.
San Blas Islands
Hundreds of tiny, white-sand atolls belonging to the Guna Yala territory scattered in turquoise water.
Canal Anchorage
Dozens of massive cargo ships and tankers queued in the Caribbean waiting for their canal transit.
Agua Clara Locks
The massive new Atlantic locks of the expanded Panama Canal near the city of Colón.
The right side is essential for seeing the San Blas Islands, which is the scenic highlight of this route. To avoid the glare of the tropical sun, afternoon flights are best for this side. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing.
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Willemstad Skyline
Aerial view of the iconic colorful Handelskade and the Queen Emma Bridge during takeoff.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The world's highest coastal mountain range visible along the Colombian coastline.
Darien Gap
The dense, roadless jungle terrain where the South American continent joins Panama.
Panama City Skyscrapers
Dramatic views of the 'Miami of the South' skyline during the descent into Tocumen.
Sit on the left for the best sunrise views on early morning flights and to see the dramatic rise of the Colombian coastal mountains. If landing toward the south, this side offers the best look at the dense urban skyline of Panama City.
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Get eSIMs for PanamaDistance: 1,191 km (740 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: CUR (12.1889, -68.959801)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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