Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Miami to Panama City. The right side delivers the dramatic Miami departure over Biscayne Bay and the Florida Keys chain visible in the distance, plus views of the Caribbean Sea and Colombian coastline during cruise. The landing view from the left is good but the takeoff spectacle from the right is the highlight of this route.

During takeoff from Miami International (MIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. MIA typically departs east on runway 08R/09, then turns south over Biscayne Bay. Right side passengers get a clear view of downtown Miami's skyline, the Port of Miami, and the turquoise shallows of Biscayne Bay as the aircraft climbs and banks southward. Notable sights include: Downtown Miami skyline, Port of Miami cruise terminals, Biscayne Bay, Virginia Key and Key Biscayne barrier islands.

When landing at Tocumen International (PTY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tocumen typically lands from the east on runway 03L/03R or approaches from the north, with the aircraft tracking over the Pacific lowlands and Panama Bay. Left side passengers see Panama City's skyline, the Miraflores Locks area of the Panama Canal, and Panama Bay on final approach. Notable sights include: Panama City skyline (Punta Pacifica towers), Panama Bay, Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal, Chagres River watershed visible to the north.

The flight from Miami International (MIA) to Tocumen International (PTY) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

After departing Miami, the flight tracks south-southwest over the Florida Straits and Cuba's western tip or central spine depending on routing, then crosses the Caribbean Sea over open water. Jamaica may be visible to the east. The flight then crosses the Colombian coast near Cartagena, transiting the northern tip of South America before descending over the Darien lowlands and the forested hills of eastern Panama toward Tocumen.