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PTY → CNF
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Panama Canal and Panama City skyline during departure, followed by spectacular perspectives of the Amazon's winding river systems and the unique iron-rich mountains of Minas Gerais on arrival.
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Panama Canal Entrance
Unmatched views of the Bridge of the Americas and ships waiting at the Pacific mouth of the Canal.
Panama City Skyline
The dense cluster of skyscrapers in the Punta Paitilla and Costa del Este districts against the ocean.
Amazon River Meanders
Massive, winding river loops and oxbow lakes that characterize the world's largest drainage basin.
Iron Quadrangle
The dramatic red-earth landscapes and open-pit mines that define the mineral-rich terrain of Minas Gerais.
The first 15 minutes are crucial; stay alert for the Panama Canal. Afternoon flights on this side can be very bright, so keep the shade down until over the Amazon. The descent into CNF provides a great look at the reddish-brown hills unique to the Brazilian highlands.
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Pearl Islands
Aerial view of the Archipiélago de las Perlas in the Gulf of Panama shortly after takeoff.
Amazon Rainforest
An endless green carpet of dense tropical canopy stretching to the horizon over the Amazon basin.
Serra do Espinhaço
The southern portion of the longest mountain range in Brazil, known for its distinct rocky outcrops.
Vespasiano
The industrial and residential outskirts of Belo Horizonte as the plane aligns for the CNF approach.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during northbound morning flights. If departing PTY on a southern trajectory, this side offers great views of the Pacific coastline. In the Amazon stretch, look for smaller tributaries that appear like silver threads through the trees.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 5,022 km (3,121 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 54 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Route Type: International
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