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PEI → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Matecaña International Airport (Pereira) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Darien Gap's dense jungle and the spectacular approach into Panama City, featuring the Pearl Islands and the Pacific entrance to the Canal.
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Cauca River Valley
Lush, fertile green landscapes of the Colombian coffee region visible immediately after takeoff.
Chocó Rainforest
Deep, untouched wilderness of the Darien Gap, one of the most biodiverse and inaccessible places on Earth.
Pearl Islands
The Archipiélago de las Perlas appears as turquoise jewels in the Gulf of Panama during the descent.
Canal Anchorage
Massive cargo ships and tankers waiting in the Pacific for their turn to transit the Panama Canal.
Amador Causeway
A thin strip of land connecting four islands, often visible as the plane banks for its final approach.
Book a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views. Morning flights are highly recommended because tropical clouds and thunderstorms frequently obscure the Darien rainforest by mid-afternoon. Watch for the Pacific coastline about 40 minutes into the flight.
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Nevado del Ruiz
If the flight path trends south before turning north, look back to see the snow-capped volcanoes of the Central Cordillera.
Gulf of Urabá
Distances views of the Caribbean coast where Colombia meets the Panamanian border.
Panama City Skyline
A stunning view of the dense 'Miami-style' skyscrapers of the Costa del Este and Punta Pacifica districts.
Port of Balboa
High-altitude views of the busy container terminals and logistics hubs near the canal.
Tocumen Terminal 2
A great view of the Foster + Partners designed terminal architecture during the taxi to the gate.
The right side is ideal for capturing the modern skyline of Panama City during the landing sequence. Keep your camera ready as the plane descends over the urban sprawl. If visibility is clear, you can spot the contrast between the old city (Casco Viejo) and the new financial district.
Book Hotels in Panama CityDistance: 621 km (386 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: PEI (4.81267, -75.7395)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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