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AUA → PBM
Which side of the plane to sit from Queen Beatrix International Airport (Oranjestad) to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (Zandery)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning sequence of coastal views, the dramatic convergence of the Orinoco Delta with the Atlantic, and the lush river systems of the Guianas.
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Caribbean Azure
Crystal clear turquoise waters immediately after departure from Aruba's Queen Beatrix Airport.
Coastal Cordillera
Dramatic views of the Venezuelan coastal mountain ranges rising sharply from the sea near Caracas.
Orinoco River Delta
A massive, labyrinthine network of brown water channels and green islands where the Orinoco meets the Atlantic.
Atlantic Coastline
The transition from the Caribbean to the silt-rich waters of the Atlantic along the Guyana coast.
Suriname River
Serpentine river bends winding through dense, primary tropical rainforest during the descent into PBM.
For morning flights, the left side avoids the harshest direct sun, providing better conditions for photography of the Orinoco Delta. Look for the distinct 'line' in the ocean where the brown river silt meets the blue sea. This side also typically offers better views of Paramaribo's outskirts during the final approach pattern.
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Aruba South Shore
Views of the San Nicolas refinery area and the southern tip of Aruba upon takeoff.
Los Llanos
The vast, seasonally flooded tropical grasslands of the Venezuelan interior stretch toward the horizon.
Guiana Shield
Distant glimpses of the ancient, flat-topped tepuis and hills of the interior highlands.
Amazonian Canopy
An endless carpet of deep green rainforest as the flight crosses into the Guiana region.
Zandery Wilderness
A close-up view of the dense jungle surrounding the isolated Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport.
The right side is ideal for spotting the vastness of the South American interior. On clear days, you may see the silhouettes of the distant Guiana Highlands to the south. Be prepared for strong afternoon glare on this side; keep your window shade partially closed until you reach the forested regions of Suriname where the lighting softens.
Book Hotels in ZanderyDistance: 1,806 km (1,122 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: AUA (12.5014, -70.015198)
Arrival: PBM (5.4528298378, -55.1878013611)
Route Type: International
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