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SAL → MDE
Which side of the plane to sit from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador) to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (Rio Negro)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the volcanic peaks of Nicaragua, the massive Lake Nicaragua, a clear view of the Panama Canal, and the impressive Panama City skyline before the final mountain approach into Medellin.
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Nicaraguan Volcanic Chain
Dramatic views of active volcanoes like Momotombo and San Cristóbal shortly after crossing the Gulf of Fonseca.
Lake Nicaragua
The vast expanse of Central America's largest lake, featuring the iconic twin-volcano island of Ometepe.
Panama Canal
A top-down view of the Gatun locks and the interoceanic waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific.
Panama City Skyline
The dense cluster of modern skyscrapers and the historic Casco Viejo district near the Pacific entrance.
Antioquia Highlands
Lush, emerald-green ridges and deep valleys as the plane descends into the Rionegro plateau.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you while viewing the Panama Canal. This side is also prime for spotting the volcanoes of the 'Ring of Fire' along the Central American isthmus. Watch for the 'Bridge of the Americas' as you pass Panama City.
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Salvadoran Coastline
Excellent views of the Pacific surf breaks and black sand beaches immediately after takeoff from SAL.
Nicoya Peninsula
The rugged Pacific coastline of Costa Rica, characterized by dense jungles meeting the ocean.
Pearl Islands
A beautiful archipelago in the Gulf of Panama with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.
Pacific Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean, ideal for watching the sunset on late afternoon flights.
Cauca River Valley
The winding silver ribbon of the Cauca River as it carves through the Colombian Western Cordillera.
Choose this side if you are flying in the late afternoon to catch a Pacific sunset. While there is more open water on this side, the approach into Colombia offers great views of the rugged Western Andes. Keep an eye out for Coiba Island when passing Panama's southern coast.
Book Hotels in Rio NegroDistance: 1,698 km (1,055 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Arrival: MDE (6.164540000000001, -75.4231)
Route Type: International
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