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EZE → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Buenos Aires) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior primarily for the approach into Panama City, offering iconic views of the Pearl Islands, the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, and the modern city skyline.
Buenos Aires Outskirts
View the transition from the dense urban sprawl of the Argentine capital to the flat, fertile Pampas.
Andean Horizons
On clear days, the distant silhouettes of the Andes mountain range are visible to the far west during the northern transit.
Amazon Rainforest
Fly over the world's largest tropical rainforest, characterized by an endless carpet of deep green canopy.
Pearl Islands
Stunning views of the Archipelago de las Perlas in the Gulf of Panama during the initial descent.
Panama Canal Entrance
The best vantage point for seeing the Bridge of the Americas and cargo ships queued at the Pacific mouth of the Canal.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Pacific as you arrive. During descent into PTY, keep your camera ready for the 'U-turn' over the ocean which provides a perfect angle of the Panama City skyline and the canal's entrance.
Rio de la Plata
Immediately after takeoff, view the massive, sediment-rich estuary that separates Argentina from Uruguay.
Paraguay River System
Marvel at the complex, meandering silver threads of major river systems cutting through the Chaco region.
Pantanal Wetlands
Depending on the specific airway, you may see the eastern fringes of the world's largest tropical wetland area.
ITCZ Formations
Observe massive, towering cumulonimbus clouds often found near the equator in the Intertropical Convergence Zone.
The right side is ideal for morning departures to catch the sunrise over the Atlantic coastline of South America. As you approach Panama, this side offers views of the lush Darien Gap and the Caribbean coastline of the isthmus before landing.
Distance: 5,351 km (3,325 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 18 min
Departure: EZE (-34.8222, -58.5358)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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