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GUA → SAP
Which side of the plane to sit from La Aurora Airport (Guatemala City) to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (San Pedro Sula)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the active Pacaya volcano immediately after takeoff, followed by a dramatic descent over the Merendón mountain range into the Sula Valley.
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Volcán de Pacaya
Incredible close-up views of one of Guatemala's most active volcanoes shortly after banking east.
Sierra del Merendón
Rugged, cloud-shrouded peaks that define the natural border between Guatemala and Honduras.
Sula Valley Plantations
The transition into Honduras reveals vast banana and palm oil plantations across the valley floor.
San Pedro Sula Approach
Sweeping views of the industrial capital of Honduras as the plane aligns for landing at SAP.
Keep your camera ready during the first 5-10 minutes of the flight for the volcanoes. For the approach into SAP, this side provides a better perspective of the steep mountain drop-off into the flat valley basin.
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Guatemala City Skyline
Clear views of the urban sprawl and high-rise buildings of Zones 10 and 14 upon departure.
Sierra de las Minas
A massive mountain range to the north featuring some of the highest peaks in Central America.
Motagua Fault Line
Visual tracking of the tectonic boundary and the winding CA-9 highway heading toward the Atlantic.
Lake Izabal Horizon
On clear days, the distant blue expanse of Guatemala's largest lake is visible to the northeast.
Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction when viewing the Sierra de las Minas. Choose a morning flight (before 10:00 AM) to avoid the typical haze and cloud buildup over the northern highlands.
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Get eSIMs for HondurasDistance: 296 km (184 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: GUA (14.5833, -90.527496)
Arrival: SAP (15.4526, -87.923599)
Route Type: International
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