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DFW → CCS
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Greater Antilles, specifically the rugged mountains of Hispaniola, and a more dramatic perspective of the Venezuelan coastal range upon arrival.
Dallas Metroplex
Panoramic views of downtown Dallas and the eastern suburbs immediately after takeoff from DFW.
Florida Straits
Distant glimpses of the Florida Keys and the deep blue transition where the Gulf meets the Atlantic.
Eastern Cuba
Dramatic views of the northern coastline and tropical greenery of the Cuban Oriente region.
Hispaniola Peaks
Clear sightlines of the highest mountain ranges in the Caribbean, spanning Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Turquoise Reefs
Incredible shallow-water color gradients and coral formations as you cross the Caribbean Sea.
El Ávila National Park
The massive mountain wall that separates the city of Caracas from the Caribbean coastline.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare while enjoying views of the islands. This side is particularly scenic during the final descent, as the aircraft often banks to line up with the runway at CCS, providing a great angle of the coastal mountains.
Fort Worth Landscapes
Views of the western side of the Metroplex and the rolling plains of North Texas.
Gulf of Mexico
Deep blue water views featuring distant cargo ships and offshore oil platforms.
Jamaica Coastline
If the flight path trends west, you may spot the lush, mountainous peaks of Jamaica to the south.
Los Roques Archipelago
Stunning aerial views of the white sand cays and turquoise lagoons just north of the Venezuelan mainland.
La Guaira Seaport
A close-up view of the major shipping port and the urban sprawl along the coast during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon departures to catch the sunset over the Caribbean Sea. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the vivid colors of the Los Roques islands if the flight path allows.
Distance: 3,945 km (2,451 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 38 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Route Type: International
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