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MBJ → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer views of the Caribbean, the right side provides a superior vantage point for the Panama Canal infrastructure and the iconic Panama City skyline during the final descent into Tocumen.
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Seven Mile Beach
Catch a glimpse of the famous Negril coastline as the aircraft turns south away from Jamaica.
Panama Canal Entry
Bird's-eye view of the Agua Clara Locks and the Atlantic entrance to the world-famous engineering marvel.
Gatun Lake
The massive artificial lake that powers the canal's lock system, filled with tiny emerald islands.
Panama City Skyline
Breathtaking views of the 'Dubai of Latin America' with its towering skyscrapers reflecting the sun.
Bridge of the Americas
The landmark bridge spanning the Pacific entrance of the canal, usually visible during the final turn to land.
Sit on the right for the most iconic Panama experience. For flights arriving in the late afternoon, the sun will be behind you, lighting up the Panama City skyscrapers perfectly for photography. If the flight approaches from the South, you will get a direct view of the Canal locks.
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Blue Mountains
Distant but majestic views of Jamaica's highest mountain range shortly after departure from Montego Bay.
Guna Yala (San Blas)
An incredible view of the 365 coral islands dotting the turquoise Caribbean waters off the coast of Panama.
Atlantic Anchorage
Large cargo vessels anchored in the Caribbean Sea waiting for their scheduled transit through the Canal.
Chagres National Park
A vast expanse of lush, untouched tropical rainforest that protects the watershed of the Panama Canal.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for the San Blas Islands on this side. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes before landing to capture the contrast between the deep blue ocean and the white sand atolls.
Get eSIMs for Jamaica
Get eSIMs for PanamaDistance: 1,061 km (659 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: MBJ (18.503700256347656, -77.91339874267578)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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