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UIO → SAL
Which side of the plane to sit from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito) to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an incredible sequence of landmarks including the high Andean peaks of Ecuador, the Panama Canal transit, and the spectacular volcanic chain of Nicaragua and El Salvador.
Cayambe Volcano
The massive, snow-capped peak located exactly on the equator, visible shortly after departing Quito.
Panama Canal
A view of the Caribbean entrance of the canal and the queue of massive cargo ships near Colon.
Ometepe Island
The iconic twin volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas, rising perfectly from the center of Lake Nicaragua.
Lake Managua
Views of the Momotombo volcano standing guard over the northern shores of Nicaragua's second-largest lake.
San Miguel Volcano
A towering, active stratovolcano that serves as a landmark during the final approach into San Salvador.
The right side is the 'volcano side.' For the best experience, book a window seat away from the wing to see the Andean cordillera and the Central American volcanic arc. Morning flights offer the crispest air for viewing the snow on Cayambe and the distinct craters of Nicaragua. Ensure your window is clean for photos of the Panama Canal crossing.
Pacific Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean as the flight tracks north along the South American coast.
Esmeraldas Coastline
The lush, tropical green coastline of northern Ecuador where the rainforest meets the Pacific surf.
Nicoya Peninsula
Aerial perspective of Costa Rica's rugged western edge, known for its pristine beaches and dense jungle.
Pacific Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets over the open ocean.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. It is also the ideal choice if you prefer the calming, endless horizon of the Pacific Ocean. During the descent into SAL, you may catch a glimpse of the El Salvador coastline and the port of La Libertad.
Distance: 1,915 km (1,190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min
Departure: UIO (-0.129166666667, -78.3575)
Arrival: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Route Type: International
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