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CCS → SOM
Which side of the plane to sit from Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas) to San Tomé Airport (San Tome)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the dramatic transition between the Caribbean coastline and the inland plains, featuring prominent lagoons and coastal capes.
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Caribbean Coastline
Panoramic views of the turquoise waters immediately following departure from the coastal runway.
Cabo Codera
The iconic geographical point where the Coastal Range abruptly meets the sea near Higuerote.
Laguna de Unare
A vast coastal lagoon system known for its bird populations and seasonal salt crusts.
Puerto Píritu
The scenic coastal town and its adjacent wetlands visible as the flight tracks southeast.
Sit on the left for the best coastal photography. Early morning flights (before 9:00 AM) offer the crispest views of the Caribbean before humidity builds up. The contrast between the blue sea and the green Barlovento plains is best captured from this side.
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Cerro El Ávila
The southern slopes of the massive national park that separates the coast from the Caracas valley.
Guarenas-Guatire Valley
View of the sprawling satellite cities nestled between the coastal and interior mountain ranges.
Mesa de Guanipa
The unique flat-topped plateau landscape characteristic of the eastern Venezuelan plains.
Oil Fields
Visible oil derricks and industrial infrastructure as the flight nears the petroleum-rich San Tomé area.
The right side is ideal for observing the geological transition into the Llanos. Keep your eyes peeled during the final 15 minutes of the flight for the geometric patterns of the oil industry infrastructure and the distinct reddish soil of the Anzoátegui mesas.
Book Hotels in San TomeDistance: 362 km (225 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Arrival: SOM (8.9451465606689, -64.151084899902)
Route Type: Domestic
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