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PTY → CCS
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the South American coastline, including the world's highest coastal mountain range and the diverse landscapes of Colombia and Venezuela.
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Panama City Skyline
Catch the gleaming skyscrapers of the Punta Paitilla district and the historic Casco Viejo during initial climb.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Breathtaking views of isolated, snow-capped peaks rising directly from the tropical Colombian coast.
La Guajira Desert
Observe the striking transition where the arid orange sands of northern Colombia meet the turquoise sea.
Gulf of Venezuela
The vast entrance to Lake Maracaibo, often visible as the flight transitions into Venezuelan airspace.
Cordillera de la Costa
The lush, steep mountain range that separates the Caribbean from the valley of Caracas during the descent.
This is the premier side for photography. Request a window seat forward of the wing to capture the Sierra Nevada peaks. Morning flights are best as clouds often obscure the mountains by mid-afternoon. During descent into CCS, the mountains will be very close to the aircraft, providing a dramatic sense of scale.
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Panama Canal Entrance
View the Gatun locks and the Atlantic mouth of the canal shortly after departing Tocumen.
Caribbean Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Caribbean Sea and the distant San Blas archipelago.
Aruba and Curacao
On a clear day, the Dutch Caribbean islands may be visible on the northern horizon mid-flight.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to minimize solar glare from the south. It offers a more serene, maritime perspective. Look out for white wake trails from cargo ships entering the canal during the first 10 minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for VenezuelaDistance: 1,368 km (850 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Route Type: International
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