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LTX → OCC
Which side of the plane to sit from Cotopaxi International Airport (Latacunga) to Francisco De Orellana Airport (Coca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the most iconic volcanic peaks in the northern Andes, including an intimate pass by the perfectly conical Cotopaxi and the isolated Sumaco volcano.
Cotopaxi Volcano
One of the world's highest active volcanoes, its symmetrical snow-capped cone is visible immediately after takeoff from Latacunga.
Antisana Volcano
A massive, glacier-covered stratovolcano located within a restricted ecological reserve, offering sharp contrast to the surrounding paramo.
Sumaco Volcano
A unique, isolated volcanic peak that rises sharply out of the dense Amazonian jungle canopy rather than the high Andes cordillera.
Cayambe-Coca Reserve
A vast expanse of high-altitude cloud forest that marks the dramatic transition from the Sierra mountains to the Amazon basin.
For the best visibility of Cotopaxi and Antisana, choose a flight departing before 09:00 AM, as clouds typically congregate around the peaks by midday. The left side is essential for photography of the volcanic 'Avenue of the Volcanoes' before the descent into the humid basin begins.
Tungurahua Volcano
An active stratovolcano known for its frequent ash plumes, visible to the south of the flight path across the Llanganates range.
Chimborazo
On clear days, the furthest point from the Earth's center is visible in the distance as a massive white dome to the southwest.
Llanganates National Park
A rugged and mysterious mountain range famous for the legend of the hidden Inca gold, characterized by misty peaks and lagoons.
Napo River
A major tributary of the Amazon River, its massive brown curves become visible as the aircraft descends toward the Coca airstrip.
The right side offers a superior view of the Napo River during the final approach into Coca. Pay close attention to the dramatic 'fall' of the Andes, where the mountains give way to the seemingly endless green carpet of the Amazon rainforest. Seasonal rains in June-August can occasionally obscure these southern views.
Distance: 188 km (117 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: LTX (-0.906833, -78.615799)
Arrival: OCC (-0.4628860056400299, -76.98680114746094)
Route Type: Domestic
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