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LOH → GYE
Which side of the plane to sit from Camilo Ponce Enriquez Airport (La Toma (Catamayo)) to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular vistas of the rugged Andean cordillera immediately after takeoff, followed by a panoramic view of the Guayas River and the Guayaquil city skyline during the final approach.
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Southern Andean Peaks
Craggy, high-altitude ridges of the Loja and Azuay provinces appearing right after takeoff.
Distant Volcanic Peaks
On exceptionally clear days, the snow-capped silhouette of Chimborazo may be visible to the North.
Guayas River Basin
The massive waterway that defines the region, snaking through the tropical landscape.
Downtown Guayaquil
Aerial views of Santa Ana Hill, the Malecón 2000, and the dense urban core during descent.
Unidad Nacional Bridge
The iconic bridge structure connecting Guayaquil and Durán over the wide Babahoyo River.
Morning flights provide the best atmospheric clarity for spotting distant volcanoes. Since the descent into GYE often follows a path alongside the river, the right side provides a superior view of the city's architectural landmarks and the bustling river traffic.
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Podocarpus Cloud Forest
Lush, high-altitude biodiversity hotspots visible shortly after departing the Catamayo valley.
El Oro Plantations
Massive, geometric grids of banana and cacao plantations stretching across the coastal lowlands.
Gulf of Guayaquil
The vast Pacific estuary appearing on the horizon as the aircraft leaves the mountains.
Estuarine Shrimp Farms
Intricate patterns of aquaculture ponds bordering the mangroves of the Guayas delta.
Choose an afternoon flight for dramatic lighting over the Pacific horizon. As the flight is very short, keep your camera ready immediately after the initial climb to capture the rapid transition from mountain peaks to sea-level plains.
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Get eSIMs for EcuadorDistance: 212 km (132 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: LOH (-3.99589, -79.371902)
Arrival: GYE (-2.15741991997, -79.88359832760001)
Route Type: Domestic
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