Medellín – Panama City

🌄 Departure from Medellín

• Medellín is nicknamed The City of Eternal Spring thanks to its constant, mild climate and its location in a valley surrounded by mountains
• José María Córdova Airport is located in the city of Rionegro – after takeoff, the aircraft quickly climbs over green hills and the deep valley of the Aburrá River

🏖️ Cartagena – Caribbean Gem

• During the flight along the Caribbean coast, there was a view of the historic city of Cartagena de Indias
• Cartagena is one of the most important colonial ports in South America and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• From above, you can distinguish the walled old town, the colorful rooftops, and the modern Bocagrande district with skyscrapers reminiscent of Miami
• The Caribbean waters around the city shimmer in turquoise – the Rosario and Barú islands look like scattered pearls in the sea

🌿 Darién Gap – Impenetrable Wilderness

• The flight continued across the border of Colombia and Panama, over the Darién Gap – the last unconnected section of the Pan-American Highway
• From above, the landscape appears as an endless green carpet – dense jungle, swamps, and zero signs of civilization
• Darién is known for its extreme inaccessibility – there are no roads, bridges, or large settlements
• The area is biologically extremely rich but also dangerous: home to venomous snakes, tropical diseases, and illegal migrant trails

🌉 Arrival in Panama City

• The approach to Panama brings a striking contrast: after tens of minutes of jungle, a spectacular skyline of skyscrapers suddenly appears
• The city is split between the historic district Casco Viejo and the modern business area with high‑rises along the bay
• From the aircraft, you can also spot the Panama Canal – one of the greatest engineering achievements in the world, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
• Landing takes place at Tocumen International Airport, the largest in the region and an important transfer hub for all of Central America

• Distance: 1,117 km
• Total distance: 30,983 km
• Flight time: 3 hours 4 minutes
• Total flight time: 105 hours 49 minutes