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GYE → SAL
Which side of the plane to sit from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil) to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the 'Ring of Fire' volcanic chain, the Panama Canal crossing, and the stunning interior landscapes of Central America.
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Northern Andes
Distant views of the Colombian mountain ranges as the flight moves north from Ecuador.
Panama Canal
A top-down view of the world-famous engineering marvel and the ships transiting the locks.
Ometepe Island
The iconic twin volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas, rising from the center of Lake Nicaragua.
Nicaraguan Volcanic Chain
A dramatic sequence of active peaks including Momotombo and the smoking Telica.
San Salvador Volcano
The massive 'El Boquerón' crater visible as you approach the destination airport.
The right side is significantly more scenic for this route. Sit here during morning flights for the best lighting on the volcanoes without direct sun glare. Pay close attention about 60-80 minutes into the flight for the Panama Canal crossing and keep your camera ready for the Nicaraguan lakes region.
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Pacific Horizon
Vast, unobstructed views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean throughout the journey.
Pearl Islands
The beautiful Las Perlas archipelago scattered in the Gulf of Panama.
Nicoya Peninsula
The rugged coastline and famous surf beaches of western Costa Rica.
Pacific Sunset
Dramatic golden hour views and reflections over the water on late afternoon flights.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to experience the sunset over the Pacific. While mostly ocean-focused, it provides a sense of the remote Chocó rainforest coastline early in the flight. Keep your window shade down during mid-morning flights to avoid intense sun glare.
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Get eSIMs for El SalvadorDistance: 2,008 km (1,248 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 41 min
Departure: GYE (-2.15741991997, -79.88359832760001)
Arrival: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Route Type: International
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