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PTY → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic skyscrapers of Panama City and the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal shortly after takeoff, followed by expansive views of the Magdalena River valley and the Sabana de Bogota during the descent.
Panama City Skyline
Unmatched views of the 'Miami of the South' with its glittering skyscrapers and the historic Casco Viejo district.
Panama Canal Entrance
Visible ships queuing in the Pacific Ocean waiting to transit the canal, specifically near the Bridge of the Americas.
Pearl Islands
A beautiful cluster of islands in the Gulf of Panama, often visible shortly after the initial climb.
Magdalena River
The massive, winding artery of Colombia cutting through the valley between the Central and Eastern Andes.
Sabana de Bogotá
The high-altitude plateau appearing as a patchwork of green fields and urban sprawl as you approach El Dorado.
The right side is essential for seeing the Panama Canal's Pacific side during takeoff from PTY. During the approach into Bogota, this side usually offers a breathtaking view of the city sprawl against the mountains. Evening flights provide spectacular sunset views over the Pacific and the Colombian lowlands.
Guna Yala (San Blas)
Aerial views of the stunning turquoise waters and white sand cays of the San Blas archipelago along the Caribbean coast.
Darién Gap
The vast, roadless wilderness of dense tropical rainforest that serves as the natural border between Central and South America.
Gulf of Urabá
The southern corner of the Caribbean Sea where the coastline turns sharply into the Colombian mainland.
Eastern Cordillera
Dramatic views of the northernmost ridges of the Andes mountains as the flight tracks toward the high-altitude plateau.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 15-20 minutes after departure to spot the remote islands of San Blas before the flight turns inland over the dense Darién jungle.
Distance: 755 km (469 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: International
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