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PTY → NAS
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (Nassau)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer views of the Caribbean, the Right Side is superior for catching the stunning San Blas Islands early on and the world-famous turquoise gradients of the Exuma Cays during the descent into Nassau.
San Blas Archipelago
Spot the hundreds of tiny, white-sand islands of Guna Yala scattered along the Panamanian coastline.
Eastern Cuba
Views of the rugged Sierra Maestra mountains and the coastline near Guantanamo as the flight heads north.
The Exuma Cays
Look down at the legendary chain of islands and sandbars surrounded by some of the clearest water on Earth.
Paradise Island
See the iconic Atlantis Resort and the long stretch of Cabbage Beach during the final approach into NAS.
This is the side for the iconic 'Bahamas blue' photos. About 20-30 minutes before arrival, the Exuma Cays will appear; have your camera ready. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind the plane, illuminating the reefs and sandbars perfectly.
Panama Canal Entrance
View the Atlantic entrance of the canal near Colón and the massive Gatun Lake shortly after departure.
Central Cuban Coast
Cross over the agricultural heartlands and the northern keys of the Camagüey and Holguín provinces.
Great Bahama Bank
Observe the dramatic 'tongue of the ocean' where deep blue water suddenly turns into shallow, vibrant cyan.
Nassau Cityscape
Get a clear view of the downtown area and the busy cruise ship docks if the wind dictates a westerly landing.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Panama Canal infrastructure during the initial climb. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on the opposite side, providing consistent lighting for photography without glare.
Distance: 1,787 km (1,110 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: NAS (25.0389995575, -77.46620178219999)
Route Type: International
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