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PTY → AUA
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (Oranjestad)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more scenic experience, featuring the industrial marvels of the Canal entrance, the arid beauty of the Colombian coast, and the classic Caribbean beach approach into Aruba.
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Colón Port
The Atlantic gateway to the Panama Canal, often crowded with massive container ships waiting to transit.
Guajira Peninsula
The northernmost tip of South America, where the yellow sands of the Colombian desert meet the sea.
Eagle Beach
Voted one of the best beaches in the world, visible as the plane descends towards Queen Beatrix International.
Oranjestad
The colorful Dutch-inspired architecture of Aruba's capital city just moments before touchdown.
The descent into Aruba usually approaches from the west/southwest. Sitting on the right side provides the best angle to see the famous low-rise and high-rise hotel districts and the turquoise coastline.
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Panama City Skyline
Glimpse the dense cluster of skyscrapers at the edge of the Pacific before crossing the isthmus.
San Blas Islands
Over 300 tiny coral cays and islands belonging to the Guna Yala territory visible shortly after takeoff.
Caribbean Expanse
Deep sapphire waters of the Caribbean Sea as you transit between the Central and South American tectonic plates.
To maximize your view of the San Blas islands, try to fly during the mid-morning when the sun is higher in the sky, reducing the reflection off the water.
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Get eSIMs for ArubaDistance: 1,092 km (679 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: AUA (12.5014, -70.015198)
Route Type: International
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