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HAV → PMV
Which side of the plane to sit from José Martí International Airport (Havana) to Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport (Porlamar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred for the spectacular final approach into Isla Margarita, offering views of the Venezuelan mainland coastline, the salt flats of Araya, and the turquoise waters of Los Roques.
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Zapata Wetlands
The vast, emerald-green marshlands of the Ciénaga de Zapata National Park south of Havana.
Jardines de la Reina
An extensive archipelago of coral reefs and mangroves glowing in shades of turquoise and teal.
Los Roques
Venezuela's iconic archipelago of 350 islands, visible as bright white specks in a shallow azure lagoon.
Araya Peninsula
The stark, orange-toned desert terrain and salt pans of the Venezuelan coast during the descent.
Isla de Coche
A small, shimmering island adjacent to Margarita, often circled during the final landing pattern.
The Right Side is essential for the approach into Porlamar. Sit here to see the dramatic contrast between the Caribbean Sea and the arid Venezuelan coast. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for the colorful salt flats of Araya and the cliffs of Isla de Coche.
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Varadero Coastline
Striking views of the Hicacos Peninsula and its white sand beaches shortly after takeoff from Havana.
Sierra Maestra
The rugged peaks of eastern Cuba rise dramatically above the coastline during the first half of the flight.
Pico Duarte
The highest peak in the Caribbean, located in the Dominican Republic, is often visible on the northern horizon.
Mona Passage
A deep-blue expanse of water separating the Greater Antilles from the Puerto Rican shelf.
Port-au-Prince
Aerial views of the Haitian capital and the mountainous terrain surrounding the Gulf of Gonâve.
For morning flights, the left side avoids direct solar glare, making it easier to photograph the Greater Antilles. Keep an eye out for the transition from the lush green mountains of Hispaniola to the deep blue of the Caribbean Sea.
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Get eSIMs for VenezuelaDistance: 2,373 km (1,475 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 10 min
Departure: HAV (22.989200592041016, -82.40910339355469)
Arrival: PMV (10.912603378295898, -63.96659851074219)
Route Type: International
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