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BRM → CCS
Which side of the plane to sit from Barquisimeto International Airport (Barquisimeto) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning combination of the rugged Caribbean coastline and the steep, forested northern slopes of the Cordillera de la Costa mountain range.
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Barquisimeto Obelisk
A clear view of the city's iconic 75-meter monument and the geometric urban grid shortly after departure.
Caribbean Coastline
Vibrant blue waters of the Caribbean Sea appearing as the flight tracks east toward the coast.
Henri Pittier National Park
Dense, lush cloud forests covering the steep ridges that separate the inland valleys from the sea.
Litoral Central
The narrow coastal strip of La Guaira where the mountains dramatically meet the shoreline.
Maiquetía Approach
Final descent provides a direct view of the runway situated between the sea and the coastal cliffs.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Caribbean Sea. During the final approach to CCS, this side offers the most dramatic views of the waves crashing against the coastal road. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Morrocoy region for distant turquoise glimpses.
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Valle del Turbio
The expansive green agricultural plains located south of Barquisimeto's urban center.
Lake Valencia
A massive view of Venezuela's second-largest natural lake and the surrounding industrial landscape of Maracay.
Cordillera Central
The southern interior face of the coastal mountain range, featuring rugged peaks and deep canyons.
Maracay Cityscape
The sprawling urban layout of the 'City of Aviators' nestled against the southern mountain slopes.
El Ávila National Park
The southern side of the iconic mountain wall that shields the city of Caracas from the coast.
The right side is ideal for spotting Lake Valencia, which is a major landmark halfway through the flight. Late afternoon flights offer golden hour lighting over the Aragua valleys. This side provides a better perspective of the vastness of the country's central urban corridor.
Book Hotels in CaracasDistance: 266 km (165 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: BRM (10.042746543884276, -69.35861968994139)
Arrival: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Route Type: Domestic
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