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PTY → MAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Panama Canal engineering marvels at takeoff and the world-famous Meeting of the Waters phenomenon upon arrival in Manaus.
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Panama Canal
Unmatched views of the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks and the ships waiting in the Pacific entrance.
The Darien Gap
The mysterious, roadless jungle wilderness that separates Central and South America.
Cordillera Central
High altitude views of Colombia's interior mountain ranges and hidden river valleys.
Amazon Meanders
Incredible views of winding, oxbow-shaped brown rivers snaking through the jungle floor.
Meeting of the Waters
The dramatic visual boundary where the dark Rio Negro meets the sandy-colored Rio Solimões.
Sit on the right for the iconic 'Encontro das Águas' view during the landing approach at MAO; it is one of the most unique geographic sights in the world. For takeoff, the right side is essential for seeing the engineering of the Canal. Polarized sunglasses are recommended to reduce glare from the numerous tropical rivers below.
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Panama City Skyline
A stunning view of the dense skyscraper cluster along the Pacific coast of Panama City.
San Blas Islands
Distant glimpses of the turquoise Caribbean waters and the Guna Yala archipelago.
Northern Andes
Rugged ridges and valleys of the northernmost extensions of the Colombian Andes mountains.
Upper Amazon Basin
An endless carpet of deep green canopy stretching toward the eastern horizon.
Rio Negro Vista
The expansive, dark-tinted waters of the Rio Negro as you approach the city of Manaus.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Amazonian horizon. This side provides the best view of the Panama City urban core immediately after departing PTY. During the mid-flight, keep an eye out for small river settlements that stand out against the dense forest green.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 2,531 km (1,573 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 22 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)
Route Type: International
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