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SCL → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Andes mountain range, including the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere and the dramatic volcanic chain through Ecuador and Colombia.
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Mount Aconcagua
Visible shortly after takeoff, this is the highest mountain peak in the Americas at 6,961 meters.
Misti Volcano
A perfectly symmetrical stratovolcano near Arequipa, Peru, often visible from high altitudes.
Andean Altiplano
High-altitude plateaus with colorful mineral lagoons and salt flats visible across northern Chile and Peru.
Cotopaxi Volcano
One of the world's highest active volcanoes, featuring a distinctive snow-capped cone in Ecuador.
Darien Gap
The dense, roadless jungle wilderness that forms the natural border between Colombia and Panama.
Panama City Skyline
A spectacular view of the dense 'Miami of the South' skyscrapers during the approach to Tocumen.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers. For the best experience, book a morning flight to see the Andes illuminated by the sun. Keep a camera ready within the first 30 minutes for Aconcagua. Be aware that clouds can often obscure the lower tropical jungles of Colombia, but the high volcanic peaks of the Andes usually poke through.
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Chilean Coastline
Rugged views of the Pacific coast and the Valparaiso region shortly after takeoff from Santiago.
Atacama Desert Edge
See the stark contrast where the arid desert landscape meets the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean.
Paracas Peninsula
Look for the distinctive reddish desert sands and turquoise waters of this Peruvian coastal reserve.
Gulf of Guayaquil
View the wide estuary of the Guayas River as the flight crosses from Peru into Ecuador.
Pearl Islands
A beautiful cluster of tropical islands in the Gulf of Panama visible during the descent into PTY.
Panama Canal Entrance
Spot the long line of massive cargo ships waiting to transit the Pacific locks near the end of the flight.
Select the left side for stunning sunset views over the Pacific on evening flights. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your eyes peeled for the Pearl Islands and the maritime traffic entering the Panama Canal. This side is generally better for coastal geography enthusiasts.
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Get eSIMs for PanamaDistance: 4,809 km (2,988 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 39 min
Departure: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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