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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers an iconic departure view of the Panama Canal entrance and the Panama City skyline, followed by spectacular vistas of the coffee-growing landscapes during the approach into Pereira.

Right Side Highlights
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Panama Canal

Get a bird's-eye view of ships queuing at the Pacific entrance and the massive Bridge of the Americas.

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Panama City Skyline

Marvel at the 'Dubai of Latin America' with its soaring skyscrapers along the Avenida Balboa.

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Pacific Horizon

Enjoy endless views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean as you parallel the western coastline of Colombia.

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Western Cordillera

Watch the transition from coastal plains to the steep, emerald-green ridges of the Andes mountains.

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Coffee Axis

Look down at the undulating hills of the Eje Cafetero, characterized by intricate coffee and plantain plantations.

Request a seat on the right for the 'Canal View' upon departure from PTY. The landing at PEI is often a sharp approach into a valley; the right side offers the best perspective of the unique hillside geography surrounding Matecaña Airport.

Left Side Highlights
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Pearl Islands

Spot the remote archipelago of the Archipiélago de las Perlas in the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Panama.

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Darién Gap

View the world's most famous roadless wilderness, a dense jungle barrier between North and South America.

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Central Cordillera

On very clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of Los Nevados National Park can be seen in the background.

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Baudó Mountains

A low mountain range along the Colombian Pacific coast known for extreme biodiversity and heavy rainfall.

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Cartago

The neighboring city of Cartago and the flat valley floor are visible during the final descent maneuvers.

Morning flights (before 10:00 AM) provide the highest chance of seeing the distant Andean peaks before clouds form. Sit several rows ahead of the wing to capture the vastness of the Darién rainforest without engine obstruction.

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Route Information

Distance: 621 km (386 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min

Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)

Arrival: PEI (4.81267, -75.7395)

Route Type: International

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