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PTY → BAQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (Barranquilla)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Caribbean coastline, the turquoise waters of the Guna Yala archipelago, and the spectacular confluence of the Magdalena River and the Caribbean Sea during the approach.
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San Blas Islands
Distant views of the white sand cays and turquoise reefs of the Guna Yala territory as you cross the isthmus.
Gulf of Urabá
A massive gulf where the Caribbean meets the Colombian mainland, marking the entry into South American airspace.
Port of Barranquilla
Industrial docks and massive cargo ships navigating the narrow channels of the Magdalena River.
Pumarejo Bridge
One of Colombia's longest bridges, spanning the Magdalena River, visible during the final descent.
Bocas de Ceniza
The dramatic visual boundary where the sediment-heavy brown waters of the Magdalena River flow into the deep blue Caribbean.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun reflecting off the Caribbean. During the descent into BAQ, keep your camera ready for the 'Bocas de Ceniza'—the color contrast is most vivid around midday when the sun is high.
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Panama City Skyline
Depending on the departure runway, enjoy views of the dense skyscraper cluster of Costa del Este and Paitilla.
Darien Gap
One of the most inaccessible rainforests on Earth, appearing as an endless emerald carpet stretching into the horizon.
Serranía del Darién
The rugged mountain range that serves as the natural border between Panama and Colombia.
Magdalena River Delta
Intricate networks of wetlands, swamps, and winding river channels as the plane turns for its final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to see the sunset over the Pacific as you depart Panama. It provides the best perspective of the dense, roadless jungle of the Darien, though cloud cover is frequent in this high-humidity zone.
Book Hotels in BarranquillaDistance: 543 km (337 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: BAQ (10.8896, -74.7808)
Route Type: International
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