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OPO → CCS
Which side of the plane to sit from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Portuguese coastline upon departure and the majestic Avila mountain range during the arrival into Caracas.
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Douro River Estuary
Aerial view of where the Douro River meets the Atlantic Ocean shortly after takeoff from Porto.
Canary Islands
Potential sightings of the volcanic peaks of Tenerife or La Palma depending on the specific oceanic track.
El Ávila National Park
The massive mountain ridge that separates the Caribbean Sea from the city of Caracas during descent.
Caracas Valley
Dramatic views of the urban sprawl of Venezuela's capital tucked between coastal mountains.
Sit in the forward section to avoid wing obstruction. On morning departures, the left side provides excellent light for photos of the Portuguese coast. During arrival at CCS, the left side usually faces the mountains, which is the most iconic view of the region.
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Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Atlantic and unique cloud formations over the open sea.
Caribbean Transition
The color change of the water from deep indigo to turquoise as you approach the South American shelf.
Maiquetía Coastline
A close-up view of the Caribbean shoreline and the port of La Guaira during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic. It also tends to be cooler as it faces away from the direct southern sun for much of the westbound journey. On final approach, look for the coastal infrastructure of the Venezuelan littoral zone.
Book Hotels in CaracasDistance: 6,601 km (4,102 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 46 min
Departure: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Arrival: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Route Type: International
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