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GYE → CCS
Which side of the plane to sit from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic peaks of the Andes mountain range, including Ecuador's 'Avenue of the Volcanoes' and Venezuela's highest glacial peaks.
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Chimborazo & Cotopaxi
The snow-capped giants of Ecuador's Avenue of Volcanoes visible shortly after takeoff from GYE.
Central Colombian Andes
Rugged, high-altitude peaks and deep canyons of the Colombian interior.
Magdalena River Valley
Bird's-eye view of Colombia's principal river snaking through the tropical landscape.
Sierra Nevada de Mérida
Spectacular views of Pico Bolívar, the highest point in Venezuela, often capped with snow.
Caracas Valley
Final approach views of the capital city's urban sprawl squeezed between the coastal mountains.
The right side is essential for volcano enthusiasts; the first 30 minutes of the flight provide iconic views of the Ecuadorian highlands. For the best photos of Pico Bolívar, choose an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the western faces of the Venezuelan Andes. Be prepared for occasional turbulence when crossing the inter-tropical convergence zone.
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Ecuadorian Coastline
Initial views of the Guayas River delta and the Pacific shoreline fading into the distance.
Western Cordillera
Aerial perspectives of the lush, cloud-forested slopes of the Colombian Western Andes.
Medellín and Aburrá Valley
Possible views of the densely packed city of Medellín nestled within its deep mountain valley.
Lake Maracaibo
View the vast expanse of the largest lake in South America and its many oil platforms.
Falcón Coastline
The arid, beautiful landscape of the Paraguaná Peninsula and the Caribbean blue waters.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side is superior for viewing the massive scale of Lake Maracaibo as you enter Venezuelan airspace. During late evening flights, you might even spot the famous Catatumbo lightning over the lake to the southwest.
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Get eSIMs for VenezuelaDistance: 2,012 km (1,250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: GYE (-2.15741991997, -79.88359832760001)
Arrival: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Route Type: International
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