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EWR → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior coastal experience, featuring the Outer Banks, the Florida coastline, and the stunning San Blas Islands before landing.
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Jersey Shore
Beautiful views of the New Jersey coastline and Atlantic beaches immediately after departure.
Outer Banks
The distinctive narrow barrier islands of North Carolina visible from high altitude.
Florida Space Coast
Look down at Cape Canaveral and the launch pads of Kennedy Space Center.
San Blas Islands
The turquoise waters and tiny white-sand islands of Guna Yala as you enter Panamanian airspace.
Panama City Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Miami of the South and its dense skyscraper cluster along the bay.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the west in the afternoon. This side is consistently better for the approach into PTY, providing the best angle for the city's modern architecture and coastal geography.
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Depending on the departure path, look back for views of the World Trade Center and NYC skyline.
Mid-Atlantic Corridor
Aerial views of Philadelphia and the outskirts of the D.C. metro area.
Florida Everglades
The vast, unique river of grass landscape as the flight moves toward the Caribbean.
Panama Canal
The massive Gatun Lake and the northern locks are often visible during the descent into PTY.
Isthmus Terrain
The rugged, lush green hills of the narrow strip of land connecting the Americas.
The right side is ideal for passengers interested in the engineering of the Panama Canal. On clear days, you may see ships waiting to transit Gatun Lake. Best for sunset views during late afternoon flights.
Book Hotels in Panama CityDistance: 3,554 km (2,208 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 11 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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