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CLO → SAL
Which side of the plane to sit from Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (Cali) to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic volcanic arc of Central America and the lush cordilleras of the Andes. As the aircraft tracks northwest from Colombia toward El Salvador, this side faces the interior of the continent, showcasing massive inland lakes, active volcanic peaks, and the narrowest points of the Panamanian isthmus.
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Western Andes
Dramatic views of the Cordillera Occidental as the plane climbs out of the Cauca Valley from Cali.
Panama Canal Transit
On clear days, you can spot the Pacific entrance to the canal and the dense line of cargo ships waiting to cross.
Costa Rican Cordillera
Views of the central mountain range including the peaks of Poás and Irazú volcanoes.
Lake Nicaragua
The enormous 'Mar Dulce' featuring Ometepe Island with its two perfectly shaped volcanic cones rising from the water.
Momotombo Volcano
A striking, symmetrical stratovolcano located on the shores of Lake Managua in Nicaragua.
Choose the right side for morning flights to see the 'Avenue of Volcanoes' illuminated by the sun. Keep your camera ready as you pass over Nicaragua; the sight of Ometepe Island in the middle of Lake Nicaragua is a world-class aerial view. Seasonal haze can occur during the dry season (December-April), so morning flights offer the best clarity.
Book Hotels in San SalvadorPacific Chocó Coast
The dense, rainy jungles of Colombia meet the dark sands of the Pacific shoreline shortly after takeoff.
Pearl Islands
An archipelago of over 200 islands and islets in the Gulf of Panama visible in the turquoise waters.
Nicoya Peninsula
The rugged, forested tip of Costa Rica stretching deep into the Pacific Ocean.
Gulf of Fonseca
A stunning volcanic bay where the borders of Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador meet.
Salvadoran Surf Coast
The famous coastline of La Libertad, featuring prominent rocky points and surf breaks during the final descent.
The left side is ideal for afternoon flights as it avoids the direct glare of the sun while providing expansive views of the Pacific horizon. It is particularly scenic during the descent into SAL, where you can trace the entire Salvadoran coastline from a high vantage point.
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Get eSIMs for El SalvadorDistance: 1,774 km (1,102 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 22 min
Departure: CLO (3.54322, -76.3816)
Arrival: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Route Type: International
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