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MAR → VLN
Which side of the plane to sit from La Chinita International Airport (Maracaibo) to Arturo Michelena International Airport (Valencia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the flight, including the General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge shortly after takeoff and a continuous panorama of the Caribbean coastline and the Gulf of Venezuela.
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General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge
The massive 8.7km bridge crossing Lake Maracaibo is visible almost immediately after takeoff.
Gulf of Venezuela
Expansive views of the turquoise waters where Lake Maracaibo meets the Caribbean Sea.
Médanos de Coro
On clear days, the vast sand dunes of Falcón State are visible as the flight tracks east.
Caribbean Coastline
Dramatic views of the rugged northern coastline where the mountains meet the sea.
Puerto Cabello
A clear view of one of Venezuela's most important ports and historic fortifications during the descent.
Choose a window seat on the left for the best morning light. This side avoids the direct southern sun glare and offers the most dramatic views of the bridge. Keep your camera ready within the first 5 minutes of departure from MAR, as the altitude is low enough for great bridge photos.
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Maracaibo Skyline
Views of the western shore of the lake and the dense urban sprawl of the city of Maracaibo.
Sierra de Falcón
The rolling green hills and rugged interior terrain of the Falcón-Lara mountain system.
Lake Valencia
The massive endorheic lake serves as the primary landmark during the final approach into Valencia.
Valencia Cityscape
Comprehensive views of the industrial capital of Venezuela and its high-rise residential districts.
Henri Pittier National Park
Dense, cloud-forested mountains bordering the northern side of the Valencia basin.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the mountains to the north. This side offers the best perspective of Lake Valencia during the landing sequence. It is also the side for spotting the interior plains and the distant edges of the Andes to the far south if visibility is high.
Book Hotels in ValenciaDistance: 418 km (260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: MAR (10.5582084656, -71.7278594971)
Arrival: VLN (10.14973258972168, -67.92839813232422)
Route Type: Domestic
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