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PZO → CAJ
Which side of the plane to sit from General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (Guayana) to Canaima Airport (Canaima)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Venezuelan jungle, the right side provides the most expansive perspective of the massive Guri Reservoir and a superior angle of the Canaima Lagoon waterfalls during the standard approach into Canaima.
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Guri Reservoir
View one of the world's largest man-made lakes and the massive hydroelectric dam that powers most of Venezuela.
Sunken Islands
Thousands of emerald-green hilltops poking through the surface of the Guri Reservoir, creating a unique archipelago.
Canaima Lagoon
On final approach, see the spectacular row of waterfalls (Hacha, Wadaima, Golondrina, and Ucaima) spilling into the lagoon.
Gran Sabana Transition
Observe the striking geographical boundary where dense jungle gives way to the ancient open grasslands.
Secure a window seat on the right to see the Guri Reservoir, which dominates the first half of the flight. As you descend into CAJ, the right side usually provides the iconic 'postcard' view of the Canaima waterfalls and the pink sand beaches. Use a polarizing filter if photographing to cut through the atmospheric haze common in this humid tropical region.
Book Hotels in CanaimaCaroní River Confluence
Upon takeoff, witness the dark 'blackwater' of the Caroní meeting the muddy Orinoco near Puerto Ordaz.
Pristine Rainforest
Vast stretches of untouched tropical canopy within the Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Auyán-tepui Massif
Early glimpses of the massive flat-topped mountain that houses Angel Falls as you fly southward.
The left side is excellent for spotting the dramatic change in terrain as the flat plains transition into the mountainous tepui formations. Watch for the 'blackwater' rivers which appear like dark ink ribbons against the green forest. Early morning flights (8 AM - 10 AM) are ideal to avoid the convective cloud cover that typically forms over the tepuis by noon.
Get eSIMs for Venezuela
Get eSIMs for VenezuelaDistance: 229 km (142 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: PZO (8.288530349731445, -62.7603988647461)
Arrival: CAJ (6.2319889068603525, -62.85443115234375)
Route Type: Domestic
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