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PTY → IQT
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (Iquitos)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Panama City skyline and the Pacific entrance of the Canal upon departure, followed by the most dramatic crossing of the Colombian Andes and a deep dive into the heart of the Amazon basin.
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Panama City Skyline
Dramatic views of the Punta Paitilla and Costa del Este skyscrapers as the plane turns south after takeoff.
Panama Canal Entrance
The Pacific entrance, the Bridge of the Americas, and ships waiting in the Bay of Panama.
Darien Gap
One of the most remote places on Earth, where the Pan-American Highway ends in dense, roadless jungle.
Colombian Andes
Breathtaking views of the Central and Western Cordillera mountain ranges with peaks often piercing the clouds.
Rio Atrato
The massive, winding river system that drains the Chocó rainforest into the Caribbean.
Peruvian Amazon
A seamless green carpet extending to the horizon as you cross the border into northern Peru.
Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the convective cloud buildup common over the Andes and Amazon in the afternoon. Watch for the sharp transition from the high Andean peaks to the flat Amazon basin, which happens quickly as you head south-southeast.
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Taboga Island
The 'Island of Flowers' is visible shortly after departure from PTY in the Gulf of Panama.
Pacific Coastline
Views of the rugged, wet, and incredibly biodiverse Chocó coast of Colombia.
San Juan River Delta
The complex network of waterways where one of Colombia's largest rivers meets the Pacific.
Western Cordillera Foothills
Where the dense tropical lowlands meet the rising slopes of the Andes mountains.
Amazon River Meanders
As you approach Iquitos, the incredible oxbow lakes and winding paths of the Amazon tributaries become visible.
Napo River Confluence
The massive Napo River merging toward the Amazon main stem just north of Iquitos.
Choose this side for spectacular sunset views over the Pacific and the Amazon if you are on a late afternoon flight. During the wet season (December–May), look for the 'Meeting of Waters' where different colored river sediments clash, which is more visible from this side during the final descent into IQT.
Book Hotels in IquitosDistance: 1,580 km (982 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: IQT (-3.7847399711608887, -73.30879974365234)
Route Type: International
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