Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Panama City to Quito. While takeoff offers the unique spectacle of the Panama Canal, the landing approach into Quito provides more sustained and dramatic mountain scenery. The descent into the Andes and views of Pichincha volcano dominate the visual experience for this route.

During takeoff from Tocumen International (PTY), sit on the Right side for the best views. PTY typically departs eastbound (Runway 03R/03L). Right-side seats face toward the Caribbean coast and the Panama Canal approach, offering views of the canal's Atlantic locks and Gatun Lake before climbing over the Darién region. Notable sights include: Panama Canal (Gatun Locks), Gatun Lake, Caribbean coastline, Darién jungle canopy.

When landing at Mariscal Sucre International (UIO), sit on the Left side for the best views. UIO approaches from the west (Runway 28L/28R). Left-side seats descend toward the Andes, providing extended views of the Western Cordillera peaks, the Pichincha volcanic complex directly above the city, and the high-altitude basin where Quito sits at 9,350 feet. Notable sights include: Pichincha volcano, Western Cordillera peaks, Quito city basin, Interandean Valley.

The flight from Tocumen International (PTY) to Mariscal Sucre International (UIO) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Caribbean coast near Colón, then tracks southeast over the Darién jungle and into Colombia's Pacific coastal region before turning south toward Ecuador. The Chocó rainforest dominates the midpoint, with the Pacific Ocean visible to the left (west) as the aircraft climbs toward the Ecuadorian highlands. The Western Cordillera becomes increasingly prominent as the aircraft approaches Ecuador, with the Andes rising dramatically from the coastal plain.