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GYE → CLO
Which side of the plane to sit from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil) to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (Cali)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers breathtaking vistas of the soaring Andean peaks, including distant volcanoes and the lush, expansive agricultural landscapes of the Cauca Valley.
Guayas River
The massive, winding waterway of the Guayas River as it meets the Pacific near the airport.
Andean Volcanic Chain
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peak of Chimborazo, Ecuador's highest mountain, may be visible.
Western Cordillera
Direct views of the rugged ridges and deep valleys of the Colombian Andes mountain range.
Cauca Valley Plantations
The geometric patterns of vast sugarcane fields that define the landscape of the valley floor.
Palmira Suburbs
A close-up look at the agricultural heartland and towns surrounding Cali just before touchdown.
Morning flights are ideal for this side to see the Andes illuminated by the rising sun. Visibility of the volcanoes is highest during the dry seasons (July-August or December-January). Sit behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountains against the valley floor.
Downtown Guayaquil
Aerial view of the city center and the Malecón 2000 shortly after takeoff from GYE.
Pacific Horizon
Panoramic views toward the Pacific Ocean coastline and the dense mangroves of the Gulf of Guayaquil.
Chocó Bioregion
The deep emerald green canopy of one of the world's most biodiverse and rainiest rainforests.
Farallones de Cali
Dramatic rock formations and high-altitude peaks as the plane enters the Valle del Cauca region.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It provides a stunning perspective of the sunset over the Pacific if flying late in the day. Keep your camera ready during the final descent for the rugged cliffs of the Farallones.
Distance: 744 km (462 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 14 min
Departure: GYE (-2.15741991997, -79.88359832760001)
Arrival: CLO (3.54322, -76.3816)
Route Type: International
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