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REC → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (Recife) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of views starting with the dramatic Brazilian coastline, moving through the Guyana Highlands, and culminating in the iconic approach over the Caribbean side of the Panama Canal.
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Northeast Coastline
Spectacular views of the turquoise waters and white sand dunes of the Ceará and Maranhão coasts after departure.
Amazon River Delta
Potential views of the massive sediment-rich waters where the Amazon system meets the Atlantic.
Guyana Highlands
Rugged, ancient rock formations and tepuis visible while crossing over the border regions of Venezuela and Guyana.
San Blas Islands
The stunning white-sand archipelagos of the Guna Yala territory in the Caribbean Sea near Panama.
Panama Canal Entrance
Unrivaled views of ships queued in the Caribbean and the Gatun Locks during the final descent into Tocumen.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to avoid the glare of the afternoon sun. The right side is critical for seeing the Atlantic entrance of the Panama Canal; keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing. Watch for the 'Encontro das Águas' (meeting of waters) if the flight path passes near major river junctions in the north.
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The Sertão
Early in the flight, observe the semi-arid landscapes of the Brazilian Northeast hinterland.
Amazonian Interior
Vast, unbroken stretches of the deep Amazon rainforest canopy stretching toward the southern horizon.
Colombian Andes
Distant views of the eastern ranges of the Andes as the flight crosses into northern South America.
Panama City Skyline
A view of the modern skyscrapers of the Punta Paitilla area depending on the specific approach pattern into PTY.
Choose the left side for better sunset views if taking an afternoon flight, as the sun will be on this side. During the Amazon crossing, look for the unique texture of the forest floor and occasional winding river tributaries that reflect the sunlight.
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Get eSIMs for PanamaDistance: 5,283 km (3,283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 13 min
Departure: REC (-8.126489639282228, -34.923599243164055)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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