The left side provides a spectacular view of the Bay of Panama filled with cargo ships waiting to transit, alongside the modern skyscrapers and the historic Casco Viejo district.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of landmarks, starting with the iconic twin volcanoes of Ometepe Island and concluding with a panoramic view of the Panama Canal and the Panama City skyline during the descent.
The left side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the spine of the Andes Mountains for nearly the entire duration of the flight, featuring high-altitude lakes and the dramatic transition into the Darien Gap.
The Right Side is significantly better for this route as it offers a front-row seat to the dramatic chain of active volcanoes in Nicaragua and the spectacular approach over the Panama City skyline and the Pacific entrance of the Canal.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic volcanic chain of Central America and provides the iconic aerial view of the Panama Canal and the Pacific shipping lanes upon arrival.
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.
The Left Side is the clear winner for this route, primarily for the spectacular final approach into Panama City, which offers unparalleled views of the Panama Canal entrance, the Bridge of the Americas, and the dense skyscraper skyline.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Pacific coastline of Colombia, the stunning Pearl Islands in the Gulf of Panama, and the iconic approach into Panama City, including the massive queue of ships waiting to enter the Panama Canal.
The left side is superior primarily for the approach into Panama City, offering iconic views of the Pearl Islands, the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal, and the modern city skyline.
The right side offers a superior view of the Yucatan Peninsula's turquoise coastline and the most dramatic perspectives of the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake during the descent into Panama City.
The Right Side is the superior choice for this route, offering a front-row seat to the dramatic volcanoes of Central America and the iconic ships traversing the Panama Canal during the final approach.
The left side provides a superior view of Rio de Janeiro's iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer on takeoff and the impressive Panama City skyline during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Florida Everglades, the rugged karst landscapes of western Cuba, and the iconic engineering marvel of the Panama Canal during the descent into Panama City.