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PTY → BLA
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (Barcelona)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side provides a spectacular vantage point over the Caribbean Sea, offering views of turquoise archipelagos and the rare sight of snow-capped mountains right next to the tropical coast.
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Panama Canal Anchorage
Dozens of massive container ships anchored in the Pacific entrance waiting for their transit through the canal.
San Blas Islands
The stunning Guna Yala archipelago featuring hundreds of tiny white-sand coral islands scattered in turquoise waters.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The world's highest coastal mountain range; on clear days, you can see snow-capped peaks rising directly from the Caribbean coast.
La Guajira Desert
The northernmost tip of South America where orange desert dunes meet the deep blue of the Caribbean Sea.
Los Roques (Distant)
As you approach Venezuela, look further north for the distinct turquoise hues of offshore atolls and coral reefs.
Book an early morning flight for the best visibility of the Sierra Nevada mountains, as clouds usually gather around the peaks by midday. This side also stays in the shade for the majority of the eastbound flight, reducing glare on your windows for better photography.
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Panama City Skyline
Dramatic views of the 'Miami of the South' with its dense cluster of modern skyscrapers immediately after takeoff.
The Darien Gap
A view over one of the most impenetrable and remote tropical rainforests on Earth, spanning the border of Panama and Colombia.
Gulf of Urabá
The massive coastal indentation where the Atrato River meets the sea, creating visible sediment plumes in the water.
Serranía del Perijá
The rugged mountain range that defines the border between Colombia and Venezuela, featuring deep green valleys.
Mochima National Park
On the final approach into Barcelona, look for the dramatic coastline where mountains dive directly into the sea.
Great for seeing the dense jungle interior and urban architecture. However, on afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side of the aircraft, which can make it very warm and difficult to see out the window due to intense brightness.
Book Hotels in BarcelonaDistance: 1,615 km (1,004 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: BLA (10.111111, -64.692222)
Route Type: International
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