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PTY → VLN
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (Valencia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Darién Gap jungle and the expansive Lake Valencia during the final descent into the city.
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Panama City Skyline
A panoramic view of the 'Dubai of Latin America' with its soaring skyscrapers visible during the initial climb out of PTY.
The Darién Gap
One of the world's most remote regions, appearing as an endless, unbroken carpet of deep green tropical rainforest.
Coastal Range
The rugged Cordillera de la Costa mountains rise sharply as the flight approaches the state of Carabobo.
Lake Valencia
Venezuela's second-largest fresh water body dominates the view during the final approach to Arturo Michelena International.
The approach to VLN usually involves a pattern over Lake Valencia; sitting on the right side puts the lake and the city outskirts directly in your line of sight. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for the dense jungle canopy of the Darién.
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Guna Yala Archipelago
The stunning San Blas Islands appear as tiny white-sand dots in the turquoise Caribbean Sea shortly after takeoff.
Gulf of Urabá
A massive coastal indentation where the Colombian coastline turns sharply south, often marked by heavy cloud formations.
Puerto Cabello
As you descend into Venezuela, the left side provides views of this historic port and its industrial harbor facilities.
For the best island views, choose a morning flight when the Caribbean waters are at their brightest. The Guna Yala islands are very small, so a window seat away from the wing is essential for spotting them.
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Get eSIMs for VenezuelaDistance: 1,262 km (784 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: VLN (10.14973258972168, -67.92839813232422)
Route Type: International
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