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CCS → SVZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas) to San Antonio Del Tachira Airport (San Antonio)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the majestic Cordillera de Mérida, the highest mountain range in Venezuela, providing spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and deep Andean valleys.
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Lake Valencia Basin
A panoramic view of the entire lake and the city of Maracay against the coastal mountain backdrop.
Sierra Nevada de Mérida
The most impressive part of the flight, featuring the highest elevations in the country.
Glacial Peaks
On clear days, spot the glaciated summits of the high Andes, including the vicinity of Pico Bolívar.
Andean Villages
Small colonial towns and agricultural terraces clinging to the steep slopes of the mountains.
The Border Divide
The Táchira River marking the international boundary between Venezuela and Colombia during the approach to SVZ.
Book an early morning flight for the clearest views, as Andean peaks often gather cloud cover by midday. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes into the flight for the best mountain vistas. The approach into San Antonio is famously low and scenic, providing a detailed look at the border infrastructure.
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Caracas Skyline
A glimpse of the capital city nestled in the valley of the Avila as the plane turns inland.
Lake Valencia
Views of the southern shore and the surrounding industrial basin of the Carabobo state.
The Llanos Edge
The dramatic transition where the foothills of the mountains meet the vast, flat plains of the Venezuelan interior.
Rio Apure Tributaries
Meandering river systems that carve intricate patterns through the lowland grasslands.
Piedemonte Andino
The rolling green foothills of the Táchira state during the final descent phase.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during afternoon flights, which highlights the textures of the Llanos. It is also the best side to avoid the direct glare of the sun when flying southwest in the late morning.
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Get eSIMs for VenezuelaDistance: 672 km (418 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 7 min
Departure: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Arrival: SVZ (7.840829849243164, -72.439697265625)
Route Type: Domestic
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