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PTY → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic volcanic chain of Central America, particularly the stunning peaks of Nicaragua and the rugged highlands of Guatemala.
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Nicaraguan Volcanoes
Unparalleled views of Lake Nicaragua and the twin volcanic peaks of Ometepe Island (Concepción and Maderas).
Guatemalan Highlands
Deep valleys and high-altitude mountain ranges as the flight crosses over western Central America.
Bay of Campeche
The sweeping coastline of Mexico's western Yucatan region as you transition into the Gulf of Mexico.
Central Texas Plains
A birds-eye view of the vast ranch lands and geometric agricultural patterns of the Texas interior.
Choose this side for daytime flights to capture the most dramatic terrain. On evening flights, this side provides spectacular sunset views over the Pacific horizon as you head north. Sit forward of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the volcanoes in Nicaragua.
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Panama Canal Entrance
Views of the Atlantic side locks and Gatun Lake shortly after departure from PTY.
Yucatan Jungle
The vast, flat expanse of the Mexican jungle and the turquoise waters of the northern Yucatan coast.
Galveston Bay
Aerial views of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes and the industrial landscape of the Texas coast.
Dallas Skyline
If landing on the northern runways at DFW, you will often see the iconic Reunion Tower and Downtown Dallas.
The right side is superior for seeing the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal immediately after takeoff. It is also the best side for viewing the Houston metropolitan area and Galveston Bay during the descent. For late afternoon flights, this side will be shaded, which is better for photography without glare.
Book Hotels in Dallas-Fort WorthDistance: 3,210 km (1,995 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 47 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: International
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