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NAS → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Lynden Pindling International Airport (Nassau) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the sprawling Exuma Cays and a panoramic view of the Panama City skyline during the final approach into Tocumen.
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Exuma Cays
Vibrant turquoise waters and intricate sandbar patterns of the central Bahamas.
Jardines de la Reina
A pristine marine park and archipelago off the southern coast of Cuba.
Panama City Skyline
Dense clusters of skyscrapers along the Pacific coast during the final descent.
Panama Bay
Vast fleets of container ships anchored in the Pacific, waiting for canal transit.
Select a seat in front of the wing for the best photography. On morning flights, the sun is behind you, making the Bahamian waters appear incredibly vivid. If the aircraft lands from the south, the left side provides a direct view of the downtown skyline.
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Great Bahama Bank
The stunning transition from the deep blue 'Tongue of the Ocean' to shallow turquoise banks.
Camagüey
Aerial views of central Cuba's historic agricultural heartland and rolling hills.
Panama Canal Entrance
The Atlantic entrance near Colón, featuring the massive Agua Clara Locks.
Gatun Lake
The enormous man-made reservoir surrounded by lush tropical rainforest that powers the canal.
The right side is best for viewing the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal. Watch for the 'Gatun Locks' and the Caribbean coastline of Panama during the initial descent. Keep an eye out for the shadow of the plane over the dense jungle canopy as you approach Panama City.
Book Hotels in Panama CityDistance: 1,787 km (1,110 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Departure: NAS (25.0389995575, -77.46620178219999)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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