AMS → UIO

Dutch Delta

Aerial views of the intricate network of canals and dikes of Zeeland shortly after takeoff from Schiphol.

Brittany Peninsula

Sweeping views of the rugged French coastline and the Bay of Biscay as the flight heads southwest.

Tropical Atlantic

Transition from the deep blue of the North Atlantic to the turquoise hues of the Caribbean Basin.

Colombian Cordillera

Dramatic views of the high-altitude peaks and deep valleys of the Colombian Andes during the final three hours.

Cayambe Volcano

The massive, glacier-topped Cayambe volcano is often visible to the left just before reaching Quito.

English Channel

Clear views of the busy shipping lanes and the distant cliffs of the southern United Kingdom.

Caribbean Archipelago

Distant sightings of the Lesser Antilles or Puerto Rico depending on the specific flight path used that day.

Panama Isthmus

Occasional views of the narrow strip of land connecting Central and South America as the plane turns south.

Pichincha Volcano

The active stratovolcano that looms directly over the city of Quito during the final approach.

Quito Valley

A panoramic view of the urban sprawl of Quito nestled in its high-altitude mountain valley.