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SAL → CUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador) to Cancún International Airport (Cancun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a spectacular visual journey over the Caribbean coastline, offering views of turquoise atolls, the Honduran Bay Islands, and the massive Belize Barrier Reef system.
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Lake Ilopango
A stunning volcanic caldera lake located just east of the San Salvador metropolitan area.
Bay Islands
Breathtaking views of the Honduran islands of Utila and Roatán surrounded by vibrant coral reefs.
Belize Barrier Reef
The second largest reef system in the world, displaying incredible shades of turquoise and navy blue.
Cozumel Island
A clear view of the popular dive destination and cruise ship docks during the descent phase.
Cancun Hotel Zone
The iconic 7-shaped sandbar and turquoise lagoons of the Riviera Maya just before touchdown.
The right side is the clear winner for coastal scenery. Aim for a morning flight to see the Caribbean colors at their most vibrant. As you approach Cancun, the right side usually offers the best view of the coastline and the island of Cozumel regardless of wind direction.
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San Salvador Volcano
A striking view of the 'El Boquerón' crater immediately after departure from SAL.
Lake Izabal
Guatemala's largest lake, appearing as a vast blue mirror surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.
Petén Jungle
The expansive Mayan Biosphere Reserve, showing the deep green canopy of northern Guatemala.
Inland Ruins
On clear days, the distant elevations of the Tikal pyramid tops may be visible through the jungle canopy.
Sit on the left for the best views of the Salvadoran volcanic chain and the mountainous heart of the Maya world. For morning flights, the left side is shaded, which reduces glare for photography of the dense inland jungles.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 876 km (544 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Route Type: International
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