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UIO → OCC
Which side of the plane to sit from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito) to Francisco De Orellana Airport (Coca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the massive Cayambe volcano and the smoking crater of El Reventador as you transition from the high Andes to the Amazon basin.
Cayambe Volcano
The only snow-capped peak in the world located directly on the Equator, visible shortly after departure.
El Reventador
One of Ecuador's most active volcanoes; you can often see plumes of steam or ash rising from its cone.
Cloud Forest Transition
A dramatic visual shift as the jagged paramo peaks give way to the dense, misty green canopy of the Amazonian slopes.
Coca River Meanders
Intricate, snake-like river curves visible as the plane descends toward the jungle floor.
Book an early morning flight (before 09:00) to ensure the volcanoes are not obscured by afternoon cloud build-up. Sit in front of the wing for the best photography of the mountain peaks against the horizon.
Antisana Volcano
A massive, glacier-covered stratovolcano that dominates the southern horizon during the first half of the flight.
Papallacta Lagoons
High-altitude alpine lakes shimmering in the Andean tundra between the mountain ridges.
Napo River
The primary artery of the Ecuadorian Amazon, appearing as a wide, brown ribbon cutting through the forest.
Coca City Approach
A clear view of the urban layout and the confluence of the Napo and Coca rivers just before touchdown.
The right side is excellent for observing the scale of the Napo River. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes into the flight for the best views of the high-altitude lagoons and the massive Antisana glacier.
Distance: 157 km (98 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: UIO (-0.129166666667, -78.3575)
Arrival: OCC (-0.4628860056400299, -76.98680114746094)
Route Type: Domestic
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