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SDQ → PTY
Which side of the plane to sit from Las Américas International Airport (Santo Domingo) to Tocumen International Airport (Panama City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a premier view of the Panama Canal's Atlantic entrance and the engineering marvels of the Isthmus as you descend into Panama City.
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Barahona Peninsula
The rugged, mountainous terrain of southwestern Dominican Republic meeting the turquoise sea.
Atlantic Anchorage
Dozens of massive cargo ships anchored near Colon waiting for their turn to enter the Panama Canal.
Gatun Lake
The expansive man-made lake that forms a major part of the Panama Canal transit system, surrounded by jungle.
Agua Clara Locks
Clear views of the massive neo-panamax locks on the Atlantic side of the Isthmus.
The right side is non-negotiable for Canal enthusiasts. As the plane crosses the Isthmus from North to South, keep your camera ready for the Gatun Lake area. Late afternoon flights on this side offer beautiful lighting over the rainforest, though some sun glare may occur during the mid-flight segment.
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Santo Domingo Skyline
Aerial views of the National District and the Ozama River as you climb away from Hispaniola.
Caribbean Deep
Stunning gradients of blue as the ocean floor drops off significantly south of the Dominican coast.
Pearl Islands
Distant views of the Las Perlas archipelago in the Gulf of Panama during the final approach pattern.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also excellent for spotting the remote island chains in the Pacific if the aircraft performs a wide holding loop south of the airport.
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Get eSIMs for PanamaDistance: 1,477 km (918 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: SDQ (18.42970085144, -69.668899536133)
Arrival: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Route Type: International
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