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Our Recommendation
8.4

Right Side of the Plane

While both sides offer stunning views, the right side provides a superior perspective of the rugged Venezuelan coastal mountains and the spectacular maze of the Orinoco Delta before transitioning into the deep, untouched rainforests of the Guiana Shield.

Right Side Highlights
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Cordillera de la Costa

Dramatic views of the steep Venezuelan mountain ranges rising sharply from the Caribbean coastline.

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Orinoco River Delta

An incredible labyrinth of mangrove swamps and thousands of winding distributaries stretching across the horizon.

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Guiana Shield Rainforest

A vast, unbroken emerald canopy of some of the world's most pristine tropical rainforest.

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Meandering Rivers

The Berbice and Courantyne rivers create silver, snake-like patterns through the dense green jungle below.

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Zandery Approach

A low-altitude sweep over the high-canopy forest surrounding Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport.

The right side is essential for viewing the Orinoco Delta, a true geographic marvel. To avoid glare, choose an afternoon flight; however, morning flights often offer clearer air before tropical cumulus clouds build up over the jungle. Keep your camera ready as you cross from Venezuela into Guyana for the most varied terrain.

Left Side Highlights
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CuraΓ§ao Northern Shore

Aerial view of the rugged limestone cliffs and crashing waves of the island's northern coastline upon departure.

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Isla de Margarita

Occasional sightings of the famous Venezuelan 'Pearl of the Caribbean' surrounded by turquoise waters.

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Essequibo River Mouth

The massive, island-filled delta of Guyana's largest river emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Continental Shelf Break

Observe the dramatic color shift from the deep indigo of the Caribbean to the silt-rich brown waters of the Guiana coast.

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Paramaribo Outskirts

The sprawling wooden architecture and colonial layout of the Surinamese capital during the descent.

Sit on the left for better views of the Atlantic coastline and the massive river estuaries. This side is typically shielded from the harsh morning sun when traveling southeast. Look for the distinct line where the muddy river water meets the blue ocean.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,688 km (1,049 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min

Departure: CUR (12.1889, -68.959801)

Arrival: PBM (5.4528298378, -55.1878013611)

Route Type: International

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