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AUA → CCS
Which side of the plane to sit from Queen Beatrix International Airport (Oranjestad) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Paraguaná Peninsula and the dramatic Venezuelan coastal mountain range as the aircraft descends towards Caracas.
San Nicolas
View of the southern tip of Aruba and the prominent industrial infrastructure of the refinery area.
Paraguaná Peninsula
The vast, arid landscapes and salt flats of Falcon state, including the Médanos de Coro in the distance.
Cordillera de la Costa
The magnificent Coastal Range of Venezuela where 2,000-meter peaks drop directly into the sea.
Henri Pittier National Park
Lush, cloud-forested mountain peaks visible as the flight path parallels the northern coast.
Maiquetía Approach
A dramatic view of the airport runways sandwiched between the steep mountains and the Caribbean Sea.
The right side is essential for seeing the unique 'hammerhead' shape of the Paraguaná Peninsula. Aim for a mid-day flight to see the contrasting colors of the desert and the sea. Keep your camera ready during the last 15 minutes of the flight when the mountains appear most imposing.
Caribbean Azure
Uninterrupted views of the deep turquoise waters separating the ABC islands from the South American mainland.
Aruba Northern Coastline
A final look at the white sand beaches of Eagle Beach and Palm Beach shortly after takeoff.
Port of La Guaira
Visuals of the major shipping traffic and cruise terminals serving the capital region during the final approach.
Catia La Mar
The densely populated coastal urban areas of Vargas state visible just before touching down at CCS.
Sit on the left for the best views of the open Caribbean and the harbor activity at La Guaira. During morning flights, this side avoids the direct southern sun glare, providing better conditions for photography of the shoreline as you approach the runway.
Distance: 391 km (243 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: AUA (12.5014, -70.015198)
Arrival: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Route Type: International
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