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CUE → GYE
Which side of the plane to sit from Mariscal Lamar Airport (Cuenca) to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dramatic perspective of the Andes mountains dropping off into the coastal lowlands, including direct views of the stunning glacial lakes within El Cajas National Park.
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El Cajas National Park
Breathtaking views of high-altitude glacial lakes and the unique paramo tundra ecosystem.
Cloud Forest Transition
Watch the dramatic landscape shift from rocky peaks to lush, misty tropical forests during the rapid descent.
Agricultural Heartland
The vast, geometric green patchwork of banana, cacao, and sugar cane plantations in the Guayas province.
Guayaquil Skyline
Excellent views of the Guayas River, the Malecón 2000, and Santa Ana Hill during the final approach into GYE.
This is a very short flight (approx. 35-45 mins), so stay alert from the moment of takeoff. The most dramatic sights occur within the first 15 minutes as you pass over Cajas. Book a morning flight to minimize turbulence and maximize visibility of the mountain lakes before the mist rolls in.
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Cuenca Valley
Aerial view of the historic city center and its iconic blue-domed cathedral immediately after takeoff.
Azuay Ranges
Views of the southern Andean peaks and traditional mountain agriculture on steep hillsides.
Mangrove Delta
As the plane approaches Guayaquil, observe the intricate green patterns of the southern mangroves and shrimp farms.
Sit near the back to avoid wing obstruction of the Cuenca valley floor. Morning flights are best as the southern mountains often cloud over by early afternoon. Look for the winding roads carved into the mountainside below.
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Get eSIMs for EcuadorDistance: 129 km (80 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 min
Departure: CUE (-2.88947, -78.984398)
Arrival: GYE (-2.15741991997, -79.88359832760001)
Route Type: Domestic
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