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TGU → GUA
Which side of the plane to sit from Toncontín International Airport (Tegucigalpa) to La Aurora Airport (Guatemala City)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the iconic Central American Volcanic Arc, featuring dramatic views of active volcanoes including Fuego and Pacaya.
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Volcán de Pacaya
One of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala, often visible with steam or smoke plumes near the final approach.
Volcán de Agua
The massive, perfectly symmetrical cone that dominates the skyline south of Guatemala City.
Fuego and Acatenango
A stunning view of the twin peaks; Fuego is frequently seen emitting ash clouds against the horizon.
Pacific Coastal Plain
Wide-angle views of the fertile lowlands stretching toward the Pacific Ocean horizon.
Lake Amatitlán
A deep caldera lake located just south of the GUA airport, providing a beautiful blue contrast to the green slopes.
Book an early morning flight (before 9:00 AM) to avoid the cloud cover that typically builds around the volcanic peaks by noon. Sit slightly behind the wing for an unobstructed downward view of the craters and the rugged Salvadoran-Guatemalan border highlands.
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Tegucigalpa Departure
A dramatic view of the mountainous capital of Honduras immediately after the famous TGU takeoff.
Sierra de las Minas
Views of the highest non-volcanic mountain range in Central America to the north.
Guatemala City Skyline
Excellent views of the sprawling urban canyons and Zone 10 skyscrapers during the descent into GUA.
Motagua River Valley
The visible geological line marking the tectonic boundary between the North American and Caribbean plates.
Chortí Highlands
The rugged, folded terrain of the eastern Guatemalan highlands near the border with Honduras.
This side is preferable for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you, perfectly illuminating the city of Guatemala and the Sierra de las Minas. It also offers a better perspective of the dense urban sprawl of Guatemala City during the final banking maneuvers.
Book Hotels in Guatemala CityDistance: 361 km (224 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: TGU (14.06089973449707, -87.21720123291016)
Arrival: GUA (14.5833, -90.527496)
Route Type: International
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