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OCC → UIO
Which side of the plane to sit from Francisco De Orellana Airport (Coca) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior perspective of the transition from the Amazonian lowlands into the high Andes, featuring the immense glacier-covered Antisana volcano and views of the southern mountain range.
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Napo River
Expansive views of the winding Napo River and its tributaries snaking through the Amazon basin immediately after takeoff.
Sumaco Napo-Galeras
Densely forested slopes of the Napo-Galeras National Park as the terrain begins to rise sharply toward the Andes.
Antisana Volcano
A breathtaking view of the massive, glacier-clad Antisana stratovolcano, often towering above the clouds.
Eastern Cordillera
The dramatic geological boundary where the tropical jungle meets the rugged, high-altitude paramo ecosystems.
Morning flights are essential as the Andean peaks are usually shrouded in clouds by 11:00 AM. Sit behind the wing to capture the scale of the Amazon-to-Andes transition. On a very clear day, you may even spot the perfectly conical Cotopaxi in the far distance to the southwest.
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Reventador Volcano
One of Ecuador's most active volcanoes; it is common to see plumes of ash or steam rising from its crater to the north.
Cayambe Volcano
The massive snow-capped peak of Cayambe, notable for being the highest point on the Equator, is visible on the northern horizon.
Quijos River Valley
Deep, lush canyons and whitewater rivers that bridge the gap between the high mountains and the Amazonian lowlands.
Tababela Plateau
The semi-arid high-altitude plateau landscape as the aircraft descends into the Quito airport area.
The right side is ideal for volcano enthusiasts. Keep a sharp eye out for Reventador's activity during the middle segment of the flight. During the descent into UIO, the northern approach offers great views of the dry, rugged inter-mountain valleys characteristic of the northern Ecuadorian highlands.
Book Hotels in QuitoDistance: 157 km (98 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: OCC (-0.4628860056400299, -76.98680114746094)
Arrival: UIO (-0.129166666667, -78.3575)
Route Type: Domestic
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