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PTY → VVI
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Viru Viru International Airport (Santa Cruz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior as it offers views of the Panama Canal entrance during departure and the spectacular jagged peaks of Amboro National Park during the descent into Santa Cruz.
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Panama Canal Entrance
Views of the Bridge of the Americas and ships anchored in the Pacific entrance.
Pacific Coastline
The rugged and lush shoreline of the Choco region in western Colombia.
Andean Silhouettes
Distant views of the high Western Cordillera peaks during the transit south.
Ucayali River
One of the major headwaters of the Amazon River snaking through the jungle.
Amboro National Park
Dramatic jagged red rock peaks and deep green valleys just west of Santa Cruz.
Excellent for evening flights to witness the sunset over the distant Andes mountains. Ensure you have a window seat behind the wing for an unobstructed view of Amboro National Park, which is a highlight during the final descent into Viru Viru.
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Pearl Islands
A stunning archipelago in the Gulf of Panama visible shortly after takeoff.
Putumayo River
Vast meandering river systems cutting through the dense Amazonian rainforest.
Amazon Canopy
An endless sea of green stretching across the Colombian and Peruvian borders.
Beni River Basin
Intricate water networks that define the northern Bolivian landscape.
Santa Cruz Farmlands
Geometric agricultural patterns of the fertile lowlands near the destination.
This side is ideal for morning flights to enjoy the landscape illuminated by the rising sun without glare. It provides an intimate look at the deep, untouched Amazonian interior and the winding rivers of the Beni region.
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Get eSIMs for BoliviaDistance: 3,466 km (2,154 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 5 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: VVI (-17.6448, -63.135399)
Route Type: International
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