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MCO → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Florida Everglades, the western karst landscape of Cuba, and most importantly, the strategic entrance to the Panama Canal and the Bridge of the Americas during the final approach.
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Everglades National Park
The massive 'River of Grass' wetland ecosystem visible immediately after clearing the Florida interior.
Florida Keys
The curved chain of islands and the Seven Mile Bridge stretching toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Viñales Valley
If the flight path is westerly, look for the unique limestone karst mogotes in western Cuba.
Panama Canal Entrance
Dozens of cargo ships anchored in the bay waiting for their transit through the canal's locks.
Bridge of the Americas
The iconic bridge connecting North and South America spanning the Pacific entrance of the Canal.
The right side is essential for viewing the Panama Canal operations during the descent into PTY. Choose a seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the ships and the Bridge of the Americas. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic lighting over the Florida Everglades.
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Florida Gold Coast
Bird's-eye views of the high-rise shorelines of Fort Lauderdale and Miami's northern beaches.
Northern Cuba
Aerial perspective of the Varadero peninsula and the crystalline waters of the Hicacos Peninsula.
Deep Caribbean
Expansive views of the deep azure Caribbean Sea during the mid-flight cruise segment.
San Blas Islands
The stunning Guna Yala archipelago featuring hundreds of tiny coral islands and turquoise reefs.
Panama City Skyline
Views of the dense, modern skyscraper forest of the Paitilla and Costa del Este districts upon arrival.
Sit on the left for a chance to see the Guna Yala islands approximately 15-20 minutes before landing. This side is also better for early morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the rising sun over the Atlantic.
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Get eSIMs for PanamaDistance: 2,162 km (1,343 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 53 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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