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SAL → GUA
Which side of the plane to sit from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador) to La Aurora Airport (Guatemala City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the 'Avenue of Volcanoes', offering breathtaking views of El Salvador's volcanic chain and the towering peaks surrounding Guatemala City.
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San Salvador Volcano
Also known as El Boquerón, its massive crater is clearly visible just north of the capital city.
Lake Coatepeque
A stunning turquoise-blue volcanic caldera lake nestled between the mountains of western El Salvador.
Santa Ana & Izalco
The highest peak in El Salvador paired with the iconic 'Lighthouse of the Pacific' cinder cone.
Lake Amatitlán
A large lake south of Guatemala City that marks the beginning of the final approach into GUA.
Volcán de Agua
The massive, perfectly shaped stratovolcano that dominates the horizon as you land in Guatemala City.
Fuego & Acatenango
In the distance, you can often see smoke plumes rising from the active Volcán de Fuego next to its twin, Acatenango.
The right side is the definitive choice for this route. To avoid cloud cover that typically builds up around the volcanic peaks by mid-day, book a morning flight. Keep your eyes peeled roughly 15 minutes into the flight for the Santa Ana volcano complex. During the descent into La Aurora, the proximity to Volcán de Agua provides one of the most dramatic landing views in Central America.
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Pacific Ocean Horizon
Expansive views of the Pacific Ocean as the flight mirrors the coastline heading west.
La Libertad Coastline
Visible shortly after takeoff, featuring the famous surfing beaches and rugged Salvadoran cliffs.
Chiquimulilla Canal
The intricate network of mangroves and waterways that run parallel to the Guatemalan coast.
Puerto Quetzal
Guatemala's primary Pacific port, recognizable by its large shipping infrastructure and piers.
Select the left side for late afternoon or evening flights to witness the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. During the dry season (November to April), the air is exceptionally clear, making the transition from the blue ocean to the dark volcanic sands of the coastline very distinct.
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Get eSIMs for GuatemalaDistance: 203 km (126 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Arrival: GUA (14.5833, -90.527496)
Route Type: International
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