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LAS → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is the superior choice for this route, offering a front-row seat to the dramatic volcanoes of Central America and the iconic ships traversing the Panama Canal during the final approach.
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Lake Mead
Clear views of the massive reservoir and the Hoover Dam immediately following departure from Las Vegas.
Ometepe Volcanoes
The perfect twin volcanic cones rising out of Lake Nicaragua are a signature landmark of this flight path.
Costa Rican Coastline
Lush green rainforests meeting the rugged Pacific surf along the Nicoya Peninsula.
Panama Canal
The ultimate aerial view of the Bridge of the Americas and ships waiting to enter the Miraflores Locks.
Pearl Islands
The stunning archipelago in the Gulf of Panama, famous for its turquoise waters and the 'Survivor' filming locations.
The right side is essential for seeing the Panama Canal. To get the best view, sit forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. As most LAS-PTY flights arrive in the late afternoon, the sun will be behind or above the plane on the right side, providing optimal lighting for photography of the Nicaraguan volcanoes and the canal zone.
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Painted Desert
Stunning views of the colorful sedimentary layers and badlands of Arizona and New Mexico shortly after takeoff.
Caribbean Shallows
Vibrant turquoise waters and coral reef patterns as the flight skims the edge of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Panama City Skyline
The dense cluster of skyscrapers in the Paitilla and Costa del Este districts during the northern approach pattern.
San Blas Islands
Distant views of the Guna Yala archipelago's tiny white-sand cays in the Caribbean Sea.
Choose the left side for better views of the glittering Panama City skyline if the aircraft approaches from the north. Since most flights are daytime, you will have excellent visibility of the desert colors in the first hour. However, be aware that morning flights may have direct sun glare on this side for the first half of the journey.
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Get eSIMs for PanamaDistance: 4,696 km (2,918 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 31 min
Departure: LAS (36.08010101, -115.1520004)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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