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SAP → LCE
Which side of the plane to sit from Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (San Pedro Sula) to Goloson International Airport (La Ceiba)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic rise of the Nombre de Dios mountain range and the iconic, cloud-forest covered peak of Pico Bonito.
Sula Valley
The industrial and agricultural heart of Honduras as you depart the San Pedro Sula area.
Nombre de Dios Range
A formidable wall of green mountains that runs parallel to the coastline for the duration of the flight.
Pico Bonito
One of Honduras' most famous landmarks, a jagged 2,435-meter peak often draped in mist.
Cangrejal River Valley
The steep, rocky gorge of the Cangrejal River as it descends from the mountains toward La Ceiba.
The right side is superior for photography of the mountains. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the peaks. Be sure to look out about 10 minutes before landing to see the vertical drops of the Nombre de Dios range.
Caribbean Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Caribbean Sea extending toward the Bay Islands.
Cuero y Salado Refuge
The intricate network of canals, mangroves, and lagoons within this important wildlife sanctuary.
Coastal Shoreline
The transition from the murky river outlets to the clearer sandy beaches of El Porvenir.
Agricultural Grid
Large-scale African oil palm plantations creating geometric patterns across the coastal floor.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the Caribbean Sea. This side is also better for spotting the distant silhouettes of Utila on very clear days.
Distance: 119 km (74 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: SAP (15.4526, -87.923599)
Arrival: LCE (15.7425, -86.852997)
Route Type: Domestic
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