MTY → PTY

Sierra Madre Oriental

Dramatic limestone ridges and deep canyons surrounding Monterrey immediately after takeoff.

Central American Volcanic Arc

A chain of active and dormant volcanoes visible across Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.

Lake Nicaragua

The massive expanse of Cocibolca, the largest lake in Central America, often visible mid-route.

The Panama Canal

Clear views of ships waiting in the Pacific entrance and the Miraflores Locks during the descent.

Panama City Skyline

The dense cluster of skyscrapers along the Avenida Balboa as the plane maneuvers for landing at PTY.

Gulf of Mexico Coastline

Aerial views of the Tamaulipas and Veracruz coastal lagoons and the vast blue expanse of the Gulf.

Caribbean Reefs

Stunning turquoise patterns of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef near the coasts of Belize and Honduras.

Sunrises over the Atlantic

On early morning flights, this side provides spectacular sunrise views over the open Caribbean Sea.

Guna Yala Archipelago

As the flight descends into Panama, look for the tiny white-sand islands of the San Blas territory.