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PTY → EZE
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Buenos Aires)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a dramatic and diverse perspective, featuring the Panama Canal upon departure and the towering snow-capped peaks of the Andes Mountains throughout the mid-section of the flight.
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Panama Canal
Immediately after departure, look for the Pacific entrance of the canal and the Bridge of the Americas.
Colombian Andes
Fly parallel to the Central and Western Cordilleras, featuring high-altitude valleys and rugged peaks.
Salar de Uyuni
Depending on the specific flight path over Bolivia, you may catch the edge of the world's largest salt flat.
High Altiplano
Observe the stark, high-altitude volcanic landscape and desert-like terrain of the Bolivian and Argentine highlands.
Argentine Pampas
As you descend, the mountains give way to the perfectly rectangular agricultural fields of the fertile Pampas.
The right side is the definitive choice for mountain lovers. The transition from the tropical humidity of Panama to the arid, high-altitude Andes is visually stunning. During afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, so keep your window shade partially down to manage glare while spotting the Salar de Uyuni's white expanse.
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Pearl Islands
Shortly after takeoff from Panama, view the Archipiélago de las Perlas scattered in the Gulf of Panama.
Amazon Rainforest
Witness the vast, unbroken green canopy of the Amazon basin stretching toward the horizon.
Pantanal Wetlands
See the intricate network of marshes and rivers in the world's largest tropical wetland area.
Rio de la Plata
As the flight nears Buenos Aires, look for the massive, muddy-brown estuary where the Paraná and Uruguay rivers meet the sea.
Buenos Aires Skyline
On the final approach to Ezeiza, enjoy views of the sprawling metropolitan area of the Argentine capital.
The left side is ideal for catching the sunrise if you are on an overnight or early morning flight. It provides a more lush, green perspective of South America's interior. For the best views of the Rio de la Plata on approach, choose a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare during the golden hour.
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Get eSIMs for ArgentinaDistance: 5,351 km (3,325 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 18 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: EZE (-34.8222, -58.5358)
Route Type: International
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