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PTY → SAP
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (San Pedro Sula)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the volcanic spine of Central America, the Panama Canal entrance, and the iconic Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua.
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Panama Canal Entrance
Aerial view of the Pacific side locks and the Bridge of the Americas shortly after takeoff from PTY.
Panama City Skyline
The dramatic 'Miami-style' skyscraper profile of the city along the Pacific coast.
Volcanic Arc
A continuous chain of volcanic peaks stretching through Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Ometepe Island
The stunning sight of two volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas, rising directly out of Lake Nicaragua.
Gulf of Fonseca
The unique tri-national coastal point where Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador converge.
Sit on the left for the best view of the Panama Canal shortly after departure. Morning flights (7 AM - 10 AM) are ideal to avoid the afternoon cloud build-up over the volcanoes. During the rainy season (May-Nov), early flights are essential for visibility.
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Caribbean Coastline
Occasional views of the turquoise waters and white sands along the Caribbean side of the isthmus.
Indio Maíz Reserve
Vast expanses of untouched tropical rainforest on the border of Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Honduran Highlands
The rugged, pine-covered mountain ranges that define the landscape as you descend into San Pedro Sula.
Choose the right side if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid the direct western sun glare. While less dramatic than the volcanic side, it offers a more peaceful view of the endless rainforest canopies of eastern Nicaragua.
Book Hotels in San Pedro SulaDistance: 1,168 km (726 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: SAP (15.4526, -87.923599)
Route Type: International
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