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GUA → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from La Aurora Airport (Guatemala City) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the Central American volcanic chain and the massive expanse of Lake Nicaragua, including the twin-peak Ometepe Island.
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Guatemalan Volcanic Arc
Dramatic views of Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango volcanoes immediately following departure from GUA.
San Salvador Skyline
Aerial perspective of the Salvadoran capital nestled between volcanic peaks and crater lakes.
Lake Nicaragua
The largest lake in Central America, featuring the iconic twin-volcano island of Ometepe.
Talamanca Mountains
The rugged spine of Costa Rica and Panama, home to the highest peaks in the region.
Gatun Lake
The massive man-made lake at the heart of the Panama Canal visible during the descent into PTY.
Choose a morning flight for the clearest visibility of the volcanoes before afternoon clouds build up. The left side is particularly striking during sunrise when the light hits the volcanic peaks. Ensure you have a window seat clear of the wing to see the descent into the lush Isthmus of Panama.
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Pacific Coastline
Expansive views of the surf-heavy beaches of El Salvador and the rugged Nicaraguan coast.
Gulf of Fonseca
A stunning volcanic gulf shared by El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Nicoya Peninsula
Views of the tropical coastlines and deep blue waters of Costa Rica's northern Pacific region.
Panama City Skyline
During the standard approach loop over the Pacific, passengers get a direct view of the dense skyscraper skyline.
Canal Anchorage
Dozens of cargo ships and tankers anchored in the Bay of Panama waiting for their canal transit.
The right side is best for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. As the plane approaches PTY, it often makes a U-turn over the ocean, which puts the Panama City skyline and the Bridge of the Americas directly in view for right-side passengers.
Book Hotels in Panama CityDistance: 1,358 km (844 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: GUA (14.5833, -90.527496)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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