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MDE → CCS
Which side of the plane to sit from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (Rio Negro) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Caribbean coastline, the rugged Sierra de Perija on the border, and the turquoise waters of the coast as you approach Maiquetia.
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Central Cordillera
Dramatic views of the jagged Andean peaks immediately following departure from Rionegro.
Magdalena River
The massive waterway snaking through the tropical valley floor between the mountain ranges.
Sierra de Perija
The rugged mountain range forming the natural border between Colombia and Venezuela.
Lake Maracaibo Distant View
Visibility of the northern reaches of one of South America's largest and oldest lakes.
Caribbean Coastline
The transition from green mountains to the bright blue waters of the Caribbean Sea near the destination.
Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the coastline. As you approach Caracas, keep your eyes peeled for the distinct line where the mountains meet the sea. Seats forward of the wing are best to avoid engine heat haze when photographing the Magdalena River valley.
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Aburra Valley
Glimpses of the dense urban landscape of Medellin if the departure path curves southward.
Eastern Cordillera
The high-altitude peaks of the Colombian Andes, often topped with cloud forests.
Venezuelan Llanos
The vast, flat tropical grasslands stretching toward the Orinoco basin.
Lake Valencia
A large endorheic lake surrounded by the urban centers of Maracay and Valencia.
El Avila National Park
The iconic mountain wall that separates the city of Caracas from the Caribbean coast.
Excellent for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Andes. Look for the urban sprawl of Valencia and Maracay about 20 minutes before landing. This side provides a better perspective of the sheer height of the coastal mountain range during the final descent.
Book Hotels in CaracasDistance: 1,050 km (652 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: MDE (6.164540000000001, -75.4231)
Arrival: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Route Type: International
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