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POA โ PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer immense views of the Amazon, the right side is generally superior for the approach into Panama City, offering views of the Caribbean coastline, the skyscraper-heavy skyline, and the iconic Panama Canal traffic.
Serra Gaรบcha
Rugged hills and deep valleys of the southern Brazilian highlands shortly after departure from Porto Alegre.
Amazon River Arteries
Spectacular views of massive, winding river systems reflecting the sky amidst the jungle.
San Blas Archipelago
Clusters of tiny coral islands and turquoise Caribbean waters visible just before the final turn toward PTY.
Panama City Skyline
Breathtaking views of the Punta Paitilla and Costa del Este skyscrapers rising from the ocean.
The Panama Canal
Aerial perspective of cargo ships queued in the Bay of Panama and the entrance to the Miraflores Locks.
This is the 'money' side for the arrival. To see the Panama Canal and the city skyline, sit on the right. Morning flights are best to avoid the glare of the setting sun over the Pacific. Keep your camera ready 20 minutes before landing.
Brazilian Cerrado
Expansive views of the high-altitude savanna and vast agricultural fields in central Brazil.
Upper Amazon Basin
A seemingly endless green carpet of dense tropical rainforest stretching toward the horizon.
Colombian Cordillera
Distant views of the easternmost ridges of the Andes mountains as the flight traverses northern South America.
Pacific Coastal Entry
The dramatic transition from the Colombian jungle to the deep blue of the Gulf of Panama.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind you. It is ideal for photographers looking for consistent lighting over the Amazon. During the descent, you may see the Pearl Islands in the Gulf of Panama if the flight path swings wide.
Distance: 5,288 km (3,286 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 13 min
Departure: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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