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PTY → MTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers front-row seats to the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal shortly after takeoff and the dramatic volcanic chain stretching across Central America.
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Panama Canal
Unrivaled views of the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel locks as you ascend from Tocumen.
Volcanic Arc
Panoramic vistas of the smoking volcanic peaks throughout Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Guatemala.
Pacific Coastline
Detailed views of the rugged Pacific shore and the deep blue Gulf of Nicoya.
Sierra Madre Oriental
Breathtaking limestone ridges and deep canyons visible during the descent into Monterrey.
For morning flights, the left side is shielded from the harsh eastern sun, providing better lighting for photography. Watch for the Panama Canal within the first 10 minutes of flight. As you approach Monterrey, the left side typically offers a spectacular view of the Huasteca Canyon's vertical walls.
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Caribbean Archipelagos
Glances of the San Blas Islands and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Gulf Crossing
Vast maritime views during the transit from the Central American coast toward northern Mexico.
Laguna Madre
The long, thin barrier islands and coastal lagoons of the Tamaulipas shoreline.
Cerro de la Silla
The iconic saddle-shaped mountain that defines the Monterrey skyline during final approach.
On afternoon flights, the right side provides excellent indirect light. When approaching MTY from the south, the right side is best for spotting the famous Cerro de la Silla mountain. Keep an eye out for offshore oil rigs when crossing the western edge of the Gulf of Mexico.
Book Hotels in MonterreyDistance: 2,870 km (1,783 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 50 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Route Type: International
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