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JFK → CCS
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for the NYC skyline on departure, the rugged terrain of Hispaniola, and the picturesque approach into the Venezuelan coastline near the ABC islands.
Manhattan Skyline
On clear days with a southern departure, catch glimpses of the Statue of Liberty and the Lower Manhattan financial district.
Outer Banks
The thin, sandy strip of North Carolina's barrier islands is often visible as the plane tracks south along the coast.
Hispaniola Interior
Dramatic views of the Cordillera Central mountains in the Dominican Republic, including Pico Duarte.
ABC Islands
Spot the distinctive arid landscapes and salt flats of Bonaire or Curaçao just before reaching the Venezuelan mainland.
For the best photography, a midday flight offers the most vivid turquoise colors in the Caribbean. If departing at night, the right side provides a sparkling view of the US East Coast megalopolis until you reach the ocean.
Long Island Shoreline
Aerial views of the Rockaways and the South Shore's barrier islands immediately after takeoff from JFK.
Bermuda Triangle Edge
Vast expanses of the deep Atlantic blue as the flight path skirts the western edge of the Sargasso Sea.
Turks and Caicos
Striking views of the vibrant turquoise reefs and small cays of the Caicos Bank during the mid-flight transition.
Waraira Repano
The massive El Ávila mountain range looms as you bank toward Simón Bolívar International Airport on arrival.
Choose this side for softer morning light and a chance to see the sunrise over the Atlantic. During the descent into Caracas, the left side provides an excellent view of the steep mountains that separate the city from the sea.
Distance: 3,406 km (2,116 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Route Type: International
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