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Stage 18 of the tour finishes part 1 of North America before we head to South America. Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama provide the backdrop here, with mountains, tropical forests, beaches and islands all on show. From Managua you’ll explore some more volcanoes near Lake Nicaragua, the largest lake in Central America, before heading to the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose. A journey along the Caribbean coast before heading south over the Talamanca Mountain Range to the Pacific side and one of the featured airports in MSFS, Sirena Station. The journey will then head through Panama and include a flight along the famous Panama Canal and a visit to the capital, Panama City, before heading east to your destination in Colombia.<\/p>\n

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Total Legs: 24 Total Distance: 1011 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MNMG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.84 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MNMG(MNMG) to Laguna de Apoya(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.62NM Bearing: 150\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast over the crater lake of Laguna de Apoya<\/p>\n

Laguna de Apoya(POI1) to Isla Zapatera(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.27NM Bearing: 135\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pass to the left of the twin peaked Volcan Mombacho and continue southeast over Zapatera Island, which is a national park on Lake Nicaragua – the largest lake in Central America, known locally as Cocibolca<\/p>\n

Isla Zapatera(POI2) to Volcan Concepcion(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13NM Bearing: 142\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast towards the island ahead which contains Concepci\u00f3n Volcano<\/p>\n

Volcan Concepcion(POI3) to MNLP(MNLP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.95NM Bearing: 202\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the coast of the island, head south to Omtempe Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MNLP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 61.44 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MNLP(MNLP) to Volcan Maderas(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.42NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east past the next volcano, Volcan Maderas<\/p>\n

Volcan Maderas(POI4) to Solentiname Islands(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 31.99NM Bearing: 127\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Volcan Maderas head southeast along the lake to the low lying Solentiname Islands<\/p>\n

Solentiname Islands(POI5) to MNSC(MNSC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.03NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east from the islands to the western shore of the lake and the town of San Carlos. The airfield runs along side the main road through town<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MNSC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.8 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MNSC(MNSC) to Volcan Arenal(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 40.48NM Bearing: 177\u00b0 19 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from San Carlos and cross into Costa Rica, towards the prominent and active Volcan Arenal<\/p>\n

Volcan Arenal(POI6) to MRAN(MRAN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.32NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

East of the volcano, past the town of La Foruna, is El Tanque airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MRAN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MRAN(MRAN) to Rio Penas Blancas(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.86NM Bearing: 184\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south after takeoff until you reach the R\u00edo Pe\u00f1as Blancas, and follow it southwest into the mountains<\/p>\n

Rio Penas Blancas(POI7) to Rio Penas Blancas(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.52NM Bearing: 249\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southwest over the mountain range<\/p>\n

Rio Penas Blancas(POI8) to MRCH(MRCH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.8NM Bearing: 190\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you cross the top of the mountains, turn south and head to the coastal town of Puntarenas. The airport is at the western end of the thin point of land where the town lies<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MRCH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.48 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MRCH(MRCH) to Puerto Caldera(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.99NM Bearing: 140\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast to the circular bay, then follow the highway inland<\/p>\n

Puerto Caldera(POI9) to Orotina(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.7NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east towards the mountains<\/p>\n

Orotina(POI10) to Guacima(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.62NM Bearing: 80\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway towards Santamaria Intl Airport in the western outskirts of San Jose<\/p>\n

Guacima(POI11) to MRPV(MRPV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.17NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A couple of miles southeast of the main airport is the smaller Bola\u00f1os Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MRPV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 62.32 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MRPV(MRPV) to Irazu Volcano(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.55NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east after takeoff and climb to the south face of Iraz\u00fa Volcano<\/p>\n

Irazu Volcano(POI12) to Guapiles(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.93NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn north before the next volcano, Turrialba, and fly between the two volcanoes. The land will then dramatically drop away as you head towards the town of Guapiles<\/p>\n

Guapiles(POI13) to MRBT(MRBT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.84NM Bearing: 41\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Guapiles, head northeast to the coast, and the beautiful Tortuguero National Park. The airfield is next to the beach just north of the town of Tortuguero<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MRBT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.06 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MRBT(MRBT) to Parismina(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.45NM Bearing: 151\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast along the seemingly endless beach<\/p>\n

Parismina(POI14) to Limon(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.57NM Bearing: 140\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the coast to the port city of Limon<\/p>\n

Limon(POI15) to MRLM(MRLM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.04NM Bearing: 143\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Limon Airport is just south of the town, running alongside the shore<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MRLM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 32.22 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MRLM(MRLM) to Cahuita(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.07NM Bearing: 145\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast along the coast to the town of Cahuita, which is just before Punta Cahuita, then turn south<\/p>\n

Cahuita(POI16) to Rio Sixaola(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.17NM Bearing: 195\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you cross the hills you will meet up with the Sixaola River heading south towards the mountains<\/p>\n

Rio Sixaola(POI17) to MRAM(MRAM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.98NM Bearing: 243\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the river takes a 90 degree turn to the right, head southwest for a few miles to the grass airstrip of Amubri Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.55 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MRAM(MRAM) to Rio Coen(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.01NM Bearing: 272\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west until you reach the Coen river (should be the second river you meet), then follow it into the mountains<\/p>\n

Rio Coen(POI18) to Rio Coen(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.62NM Bearing: 265\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the river valley west into the mountains<\/p>\n

Rio Coen(POI19) to Rio Coen(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.21NM Bearing: 226\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep climbing with the valley as it curves around to the southwest<\/p>\n

Rio Coen(POI20) to Cerro Casma(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.39NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cross over the mountain pass at the low point to the south<\/p>\n

Cerro Casma(POI21) to Buenos Aires(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.32NM Bearing: 218\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn to the southwest and descend to the town of Buenos Aires<\/p>\n

Buenos Aires(POI22) to MRBA(MRBA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1NM Bearing: 197\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is at the southern edge of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MRBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 53.94 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MRBA(MRBA) to Humedal Nacional Terraba Sierpe(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.96NM Bearing: 225\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southwest over the mountains and head to the coast, passing over the T\u00e9rraba Sierpe Wetlands on the way<\/p>\n

Humedal Nacional Terraba Sierpe(POI23) to Punta Llorona(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.21NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast southwest<\/p>\n

Punta Llorona(POI24) to MRSN(MRSN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.77NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast southeast until you come to Sirena Airport, cut into a clearing in the forest<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MRSN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 29.37 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MRSN(MRSN) to Punta Salsipuedes(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.68NM Bearing: 152\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue following the coast southeast<\/p>\n

Punta Salsipuedes(POI25) to Laguna Pejeperrito(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.68NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the coast as it turns to the east<\/p>\n

Laguna Pejeperrito(POI26) to Cabo Matapalo(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.38NM Bearing: 116\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the coast southeast to Cape Matapalo<\/p>\n

Cabo Matapalo(POI27) to Santa Clara(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.82NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Cape Matapalo, head east across the bay to the small town of Santa Clara on the opposite shore<\/p>\n

Santa Clara(POI28) to MRPO(MRPO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 0.81NM Bearing: 146\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airfield is just south of the town, running alongside the shore<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MRPO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MRPO(MRPO) to La Palma(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.24NM Bearing: 129\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southeast along the mountainous coastline, then turn east across the Burica Peninsula<\/p>\n

La Palma(POI29) to Puerto Armuelles(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.6NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crossing east across the Burica Peninsula, you&apos;ll leave Costa Rica and head into Panama<\/p>\n

Puerto Armuelles(POI30) to Estero Rico(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.58NM Bearing: 77\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast east<\/p>\n

Estero Rico(POI31) to Isla San Pedro(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.75NM Bearing: 110\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coast as it curves slightly to the southeast<\/p>\n

Isla San Pedro(POI32) to MPDA(MPDA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.07NM Bearing: 43\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you reach the peninsula of Isla San Pedro, head northeast towards the large town of David, and the airport to its south<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MPDA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 34.32 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MPDA(MPDA) to Boca Chica(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.05NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast over the mangrove islands of Bahia de los Muertos<\/p>\n

Boca Chica(POI33) to MPSF(MPSF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.27NM Bearing: 147\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast across the open water to the Secas Islands archipelago, and the small airstrip on the largest of these islands, Islas Secas<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MPSF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 30.1 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MPSF(MPSF) to Isla Brincancon(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.61NM Bearing: 123\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast to the next group of small islands<\/p>\n

Isla Brincancon(POI34) to MPSR(MPSR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.49NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the islands, head east for the mainland, and the small airstrip at Pixvae<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MPSR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 43.21 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MPSR(MPSR) to Rio San Pablo(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.85NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east over the mountains to the mouth of the San Pablo River<\/p>\n

Rio San Pablo(POI35) to Santiago(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.27NM Bearing: 47\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast and head towards the city of Santiago<\/p>\n

Santiago(POI36) to MPSA(MPSA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.09NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just east of the city is Santiago Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MPSA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 52.06 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MPSA(MPSA) to Aguadulce(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.14NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east and follow the highway as it travels northeast to the town of Aguadulce<\/p>\n

Aguadulce(POI37) to Juan Hombron(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.67NM Bearing: 83\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Aguadulce, head east along the coast<\/p>\n

Juan Hombron(POI38) to MPSM(MPSM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.25NM Bearing: 62\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast northeast past the resort area of Playa Blanca to the airport, whose runway crosses over the main highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MPSM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.61 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MPSM(MPSM) to Punta Chame(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.34NM Bearing: 62\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast northeast to the tip of Puntas Chame<\/p>\n

Punta Chame(POI39) to Taboga(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.58NM Bearing: 49\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast to the island of Taboga<\/p>\n

Taboga(POI40) to MPPA(MPPA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.69NM Bearing: 350\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Taboga, head north to Pacifica International Airport, which is a former military base a couple of miles west of the canal entrance<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MPPA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 39.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MPPA(MPPA) to Panama Canal(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.47NM Bearing: 11\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north to the Panama Canal, one of the world&apos;s most important shipping routes<\/p>\n

Panama Canal(POI41) to Gamboa(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.45NM Bearing: 325\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the canal northwest<\/p>\n

Gamboa(POI42) to Lago Gatun(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.46NM Bearing: 281\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the canal west to Gatun Lake, once the largest man-made lake in the world<\/p>\n

Lago Gatun(POI43) to Gatun(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.94NM Bearing: 326\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cross the lake northwest to meet the northern section of the canal at Gat\u00fan<\/p>\n

Gatun(POI44) to Puente Atlantico(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.52NM Bearing: 5\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north along the canal and over the Atlantic Bridge, which was completed in 2019<\/p>\n

Puente Atlantico(POI45) to MPEJ(MPEJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.42NM Bearing: 70\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east over the port city of Col\u00f3n to the International Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MPEJ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44.47 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MPEJ(MPEJ) to Panama-Colon Expressway(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.68NM Bearing: 125\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast and follow the Panama-Colon Expressway<\/p>\n

Panama-Colon Expressway(POI46) to Panama(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.66NM Bearing: 149\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the expressway to the outskirts of Panama, then turn south<\/p>\n

Panama(POI47) to Ancon Hill(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.48NM Bearing: 188\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south past the city center to the small hill at its southwest, Anc\u00f3n Hill<\/p>\n

Ancon Hill(POI48) to Panama(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.4NM Bearing: 68\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast along the city shoreline<\/p>\n

Panama(POI49) to MPTO(MPTO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.25NM Bearing: 56\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep heading northeast to Tocumen Intl, on the city&apos;s eastern outskirts<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MPTO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 36.76 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MPTO(MPTO) to Chepillo Island(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.56NM Bearing: 119\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to the small island a few miles offshore, Chepillo<\/p>\n

Chepillo Island(POI50) to MPRA(MPRA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.2NM Bearing: 170\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south to the next group of islands. The airport is on one of the northernmost islands, Contadora Island<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MPRA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 26.21 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MPRA(MPRA) to Isla del Rey(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.24NM Bearing: 169\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south to the largest island in the group, Isla del Rey<\/p>\n

Isla del Rey(POI51) to Isla del Rey(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.39NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south along the western edge of the island<\/p>\n

Isla del Rey(POI52) to MP26(MP26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.58NM Bearing: 144\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Punta Coco airport is at the southern tip of the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MP26<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 37.92 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MP26(MP26) to Galera Island(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.85NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to the nearby small island of Galera<\/p>\n

Galera Island(POI53) to Punta Patino(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east to the mainland at Punta Pati\u00f1o<\/p>\n

Punta Patino(POI54) to MPMF(MPMF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.07NM Bearing: 55\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airstrip runs alongside the shore of the bay<\/p>\n

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Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MPMF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 36.34 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MPMF(MPMF) to Rio Balsas(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.75NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east over the mountains to the Balsas River<\/p>\n

Rio Balsas(POI55) to Rio Balsas(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.55NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take the left fork of the river and follow it southeast<\/p>\n

Rio Balsas(POI56) to MPPI(MPPI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.04NM Bearing: 78\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The small town of El Real and its airfield is a couple of miles east of where the river turns north<\/p>\n

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Leg 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from MPPI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 40.39 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

MPPI(MPPI) to Darien(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.14NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east over the mountains of the impenetrable Dari\u00e9n Gap, the site of the only break in the Pan-American Highway of North and South America<\/p>\n

Darien(POI57) to SKUQ(SKUQ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.25NM Bearing: 139\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After crossing the mountains, turn southeast to the small town of Unguia in Colombia, the final destination of this stage, and the first North American section of the world tour<\/p>\n

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