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POS โ†’ PTY

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers spectacular views of the Venezuelan and Colombian coastlines, the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and the impressive Panama City skyline during the final approach.

Left Side Highlights
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Northern Range & Gulf of Paria

Immediately after takeoff from POS, witness the lush rainforests of Trinidad's Northern Range and the transition into the Gulf of Paria.

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Venezuelan Coastline

Fly parallel to the Paria Peninsula and see the rugged mountains of Henri Pittier National Park meeting the Caribbean Sea.

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Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

On clear days, view the world's highest coastal mountain range in Colombia, with peaks reaching over 18,000 feet just miles from the shore.

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Guajira Peninsula

Observe the unique desert landscape where the orange sands of northern Colombia merge with the deep blue Caribbean waters.

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Panama City Skyline

During the descent into PTY, the left side typically provides a stunning panoramic view of the 'Dubai of the Americas' skyscrapers.

For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. This route is most scenic during morning flights when the sun is behind you, illuminating the Colombian mountains and the Panama City glass towers without glare. Keep an eye out about 2/3 of the way through the flight for the snow-capped peaks of Santa Marta.

Right Side Highlights
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ABC Islands

Depending on the specific airway, you may spot the arid landscapes and turquoise reefs surrounding Bonaire, Curaรงao, and Aruba.

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Caribbean Deep

Enjoy the deep indigo gradients of the Caribbean Sea, contrasted by occasional cargo ships navigating toward the Panama Canal.

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Guna Yala (San Blas)

As you approach Panama, look for the tiny, white-sand specks of the San Blas Archipelago scattered across the crystalline waters.

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Canal Approaches

View the northern entrance to the Panama Canal near Colon and the long line of massive vessels waiting to transit the locks.

The right side is ideal for those who prefer maritime views and island spotting. During the afternoon, this side can get quite hot due to direct sunlight; keep your window shade down when not viewing landmarks. If the aircraft approaches PTY from the north, you might get a better view of the Gatun Lake and the Canal locks on this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,984 km (1,233 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 39 min

Departure: POS (10.595399856567385, -61.33720016479492)

Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)

Route Type: International

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