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POS → CCS
Which side of the plane to sit from Piarco International Airport (Port-of-spain) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Venezuelan mainland, featuring the dramatic Cordillera de la Costa mountain range and coastal cities.
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Port of Spain Cityscape
Aerial view of the Trinidadian capital, the Queen's Park Savannah, and the busy harbor immediately after takeoff.
Gulf of Paria
The shallow, sediment-rich waters separating Trinidad from Venezuela, often filled with oil platforms and shipping vessels.
Paria Peninsula
The rugged, mountainous finger of Venezuela that reaches toward Trinidad, covered in dense tropical rainforest.
Mochima National Park
A stunning landscape of mountainous islands and deep-water bays located between Cumaná and Puerto La Cruz.
Barcelona & Puerto La Cruz
Views of the sprawling urban and industrial coastal hub of eastern Venezuela.
Cordillera de la Costa
The towering mountain range that runs parallel to the shore, often capped with clouds as you approach Caracas.
Sit on the left for the best views of the mainland. Morning flights are preferred as the sun will be behind you, providing clear, well-lit views of the Venezuelan coastline and mountains. During the descent into Maiquetía, look for the high peaks of Henri Pittier National Park.
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Bocas del Dragón
The 'Dragon's Mouths' straits north of Chaguaramas where the Caribbean Sea meets the Gulf of Paria.
Isla de Margarita
The largest island in Venezuela, visible as a prominent landmass in the Caribbean Sea to the north.
Isla La Tortuga
A large, uninhabited desert island known for its brilliant turquoise waters and white sand banks.
The Caribbean Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Caribbean Sea, perfect for spotting changing water colors over shallow reefs.
The right side is ideal for travelers who prefer ocean vistas and island spotting. It is also the better side for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun, which will be on the left (south-west) side of the aircraft.
Book Hotels in CaracasDistance: 618 km (384 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: POS (10.595399856567385, -61.33720016479492)
Arrival: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Route Type: International
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