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MDE → SAL
Which side of the plane to sit from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (Rio Negro) to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Central American 'Ring of Fire' volcanic chain, the massive Lake Nicaragua, and the scenic transition from the Colombian Andes to the Darien Gap.
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Western Andes
Rugged mountain terrain and deep valleys immediately following takeoff from Rionegro.
Gulf of Urabá
The scenic water boundary where Colombia meets the Darien Gap of Panama.
Lake Nicaragua
A massive freshwater sea featuring the iconic twin volcanoes of Ometepe Island.
Momotombo Volcano
The perfectly conical active volcano rising near the shores of Lake Managua.
San Salvador Volcano
The massive Boquerón crater visible during the final descent into the airport.
The right side is essential for volcano enthusiasts. To avoid engine heat haze or wing obstruction, sit several rows behind or ahead of the wing. Morning flights are ideal on this side to have the sun behind you, illuminating the volcanic peaks of Nicaragua and El Salvador.
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Chocó Rainforest
Dense, misty jungles of the Colombian Pacific coast shortly after departure.
Gulf of Panama
Aerial views of the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal and the Pearl Islands.
Guanacaste Coastline
The rugged peninsulas and golden beaches of northern Costa Rica.
Pacific Horizon
Unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, particularly stunning during sunset flights.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Pacific. During the approach to SAL, you may see the dramatic coastline of the 'Costa del Sol' as the plane maneuvers for landing.
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Get eSIMs for El SalvadorDistance: 1,698 km (1,055 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: MDE (6.164540000000001, -75.4231)
Arrival: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Route Type: International
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