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CCS → STD
Which side of the plane to sit from Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas) to Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (Santo Domingo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the most dramatic features of the Venezuelan geography, including the Caribbean coastline upon takeoff and the high-altitude peaks of the Sierra Nevada de Mérida during the mid-flight cruise.
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Caribbean Coastline
Immediate views of the turquoise waters and the port of La Guaira during the initial climb out of CCS.
Barquisimeto
The 'City of Twilights' and its distinctive Obelisk may be visible depending on the specific air corridor used.
Sierra Nevada de Mérida
Home to Pico Bolívar, the highest point in Venezuela. These snow-dusted peaks are the highlight of the trip.
Andean Foothills
Rugged, multi-layered mountain ridges that dominate the landscape as the plane enters Táchira state.
This is the best side for mountain photography. To see the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada, aim for a flight between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM when cloud cover is typically lower over the Andes. Avoid seats over the wing to ensure you can see the sharp descent into the valley where Santo Domingo (STD) is located.
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Cordillera de la Costa
The lush, green northern mountain range that separates the capital from the interior valleys.
Lake Valencia
A massive endorheic basin that is the second largest lake in the country, situated between two mountain chains.
Los Llanos
The vast, flat tropical grasslands extending toward the southern horizon as you leave the central region.
Uribante-Caparo Reservoir
Large turquoise bodies of water created by the hydroelectric dams visible during the descent into Táchira.
Sit toward the rear of the aircraft to capture the scale of Lake Valencia without the wing in view. Morning flights are ideal for this side as the sun highlights the contrast between the green Andean foothills and the golden plains of the Llanos. Keep an eye out for the Uribante-Caparo dam structures shortly before landing.
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Get eSIMs for VenezuelaDistance: 649 km (403 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Arrival: STD (7.56538, -72.035103)
Route Type: Domestic
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