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OCC → LTX
Which side of the plane to sit from Francisco De Orellana Airport (Coca) to Cotopaxi International Airport (Latacunga)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular view of the Andes' 'Avenue of the Volcanoes,' including the massive Antisana and the iconic, snow-capped Cotopaxi during the descent.
Sumaco Volcano
A unique, isolated stratovolcano rising directly out of the Amazonian jungle.
Antisana Volcano
A massive, glacier-covered peak that is often visible shortly after the climb is complete.
Cotopaxi Volcano
One of the world's highest active volcanoes, featuring a nearly perfect snow-capped cone.
Coca River Gorge
Deep river valleys cutting through the rugged terrain of the eastern Andean slopes.
Inter-Andean Valley
The patchwork of high-altitude agricultural fields as the plane descends into Latacunga.
This is the premier side for photography. Request a seat early to ensure a view of Cotopaxi, which will appear on the right side during the approach to LTX. Morning flights (before 9:00 AM) are highly recommended as clouds typically obscure the volcanic peaks by mid-day. Have your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the best volcano shots.
Amazon Canopy
Infinite stretches of dense, virgin rainforest immediately after takeoff from Coca.
Napo River
Aerial views of one of the Amazon's most significant tributaries winding through the basin.
Eastern Cordillera
The dramatic transition where the flat jungle floor meets the vertical slopes of the Andes.
Sangay Volcano
On very clear days, the distant, active cone of Sangay may be visible to the far south.
Cloud Forests
High-altitude mist-covered forests clinging to the steep eastern ridges of the mountains.
Sit behind the wing to capture the scale of the Amazon basin transitioning into the mountains. This side is better if you want to see the southern reaches of the Llanganates National Park. Watch for the sudden change in vegetation from tropical green to high-altitude paramo grass.
Distance: 188 km (117 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: OCC (-0.4628860056400299, -76.98680114746094)
Arrival: LTX (-0.906833, -78.615799)
Route Type: Domestic
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