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PEU → TGU
Which side of the plane to sit from Puerto Lempira Airport (Puerto Lempira) to Toncontín International Airport (Tegucigalpa)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the transition from the Caribbean wetlands of La Mosquitia to the high-altitude mountain ranges and the sprawling urban valley of Tegucigalpa.
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Caratasca Lagoon
Expansive views of Central America's largest lagoon system as you depart Puerto Lempira.
Río Coco Border
The winding river marking the international boundary between Honduras and Nicaragua.
Sierra de Agalta
High-altitude cloud forests and rugged peaks of the Olancho department.
Olancho Valleys
The vast agricultural heartland of Honduras with sprawling cattle ranches and small settlements.
Tegucigalpa Basin
A panoramic view of the capital city's dense architecture hugging the surrounding hillsides upon arrival.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes; the approach to Toncontín is world-famous for its low-altitude maneuvers over the city streets.
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Mosquitia Coastline
Distant views of the Caribbean coast and the untouched wetlands of the eastern shoreline.
Río Plátano Biosphere
A glimpse into the dense, UNESCO-protected tropical rainforests that define the interior.
Juticalpa Valley
Scenic views of the regional capital of Olancho surrounded by jagged mountain ridges.
Cerro El Picacho
The prominent mountain overlooking Tegucigalpa, often topped with the Christ of El Picacho statue.
The right side is excellent for spotting the deep green canopy of the biosphere reserve shortly after takeoff. During the descent into TGU, you will get a closer look at the steep mountain ridges the pilots must navigate to align with the runway.
Book Hotels in TegucigalpaDistance: 393 km (244 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: PEU (15.2622, -83.78119699999999)
Arrival: TGU (14.06089973449707, -87.21720123291016)
Route Type: Domestic
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