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BZE → SAL
Which side of the plane to sit from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (Belize City) to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior combination of the turquoise Belizean coastline and a spectacular volcanic approach into El Salvador, including views of the Pacific Ocean as you descend.
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Belizean Coastline
Aerial views of the inner reef and the vibrant turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea immediately after takeoff.
Gulf of Honduras
The expansive blue waters where Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras meet at the curve of the continent.
Volcán San Miguel
Also known as Chaparrastique, this is one of El Salvador's most active and visually striking volcanoes.
Jiquilisco Bay
A complex network of mangroves and islands that form a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the Pacific coast.
Pacific Horizon
On the final approach into SAL, you will see the sun reflecting off the Pacific Ocean to the south.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Caribbean. As you cross into El Salvador, watch for the distinct conical shape of the San Miguel volcano. During the rainy season (May-Oct), morning flights are preferred to avoid afternoon cloud cover that obscures the volcanic peaks.
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Maya Mountains
The rugged, jungle-covered peaks of southern Belize, including Victoria Peak.
Lake Izabal
Guatemala's largest lake, visible as a massive body of water surrounded by dense tropical forest.
Sierra de las Minas
A high mountain range in eastern Guatemala known for its incredible biodiversity.
San Salvador Volcano
The massive 'El Boquerón' crater that looms over the capital city during the descent.
Coffee Highlands
Lush green rolling hills dedicated to coffee production in the Salvadoran interior.
The right side is ideal for mountain enthusiasts. Look out for the Maya Mountains early in the flight. As you approach San Salvador, look for the deep crater of the San Salvador volcano; it is most visible if the flight path takes a more westerly route into SAL.
Book Hotels in San SalvadorDistance: 463 km (288 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: BZE (17.539100646972653, -88.30819702148438)
Arrival: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Route Type: International
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