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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the El Salvador 'Land of Volcanoes' during the descent into SAL, featuring stunning views of the coastal volcanic range and Lake Ilopango.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Atlanta Perimeter

Bird's-eye view of the dense urban forest and skyscrapers of the Atlanta metropolitan area shortly after takeoff.

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Emerald Coast

The striking white quartz sands and turquoise waters of the Florida Panhandle as the plane exits the US mainland.

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Gulf of Mexico

A vast expanse of deep blue water, often dotted with cargo ships heading toward the Mississippi Delta.

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Yucatan Coastline

The rugged eastern edges of the Yucatan Peninsula and the clear waters of the Caribbean Sea.

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Salvadoran Volcanoes

Dramatic views of the San Salvador and San Vicente volcanoes as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.

Choose a window seat on the left for early morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic and Caribbean. On approach to SAL, keep your camera ready for the volcanic peaks which are most prominent on this side during the standard arrival patterns.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Deep South Farmland

The geometric patterns of Georgia and Alabama's agricultural heartland during the initial climb.

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Offshore Rigs

Visible oil and gas platforms dotting the western Gulf of Mexico as you fly south toward Central America.

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Sierra Madre de Chiapas

The jagged peaks and high-altitude ridges of the mountain range spanning Southern Mexico and Guatemala.

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Pacific Coastline

The shimmering horizon of the Pacific Ocean becomes visible as the plane crosses the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.

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SAL Airport Approach

A great view of the airport layout and the coastal plains of El Salvador during the final bank.

The right side is the best choice for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It also provides a better view of the rugged Guatemalan highlands if the flight path takes a more westerly route over the continent.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,294 km (1,425 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 4 min

Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)

Arrival: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)

Route Type: International

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