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VIG → CCS
Which side of the plane to sit from Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (El Vigía) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the Sierra Nevada de Mérida mountain range, including Venezuela's highest peaks, shortly after departure from El Vigía.
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Pico Bolívar
The highest point in Venezuela, often visible with its permanent glaciers shortly after takeoff.
Sierra de la Culata
Parallel mountain range offering dramatic ridges and high-altitude paramos landscapes.
Barquisimeto
The 'City of Twilights' is often visible mid-flight, characterized by its wide valley layout.
Henri Pittier National Park
Lush, dense cloud forests covering the coastal mountain range as you approach the central region.
El Ávila (Waraira Repano)
The iconic mountain wall that separates Caracas from the Caribbean Sea, visible during the descent.
This is the 'mountain side.' For the best views of the Andes, take the earliest flight possible, as clouds typically build up around the peaks by 11:00 AM. Sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of Pico Bolívar. During the descent, you will fly parallel to the coastal range, offering deep green forest views.
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Lake Maracaibo Basin
Expansive views of the lowlands surrounding the southern tip of South America's largest lake.
Falcón State Arid Lands
Observation of the transition from tropical greenery to the drier coastal plains of western Venezuela.
Caribbean Coastline
Clear views of the coastline as the plane aligns for its final approach into Maiquetía.
La Guaira Port
A bird's-eye view of one of the country's most important maritime terminals right before touchdown.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side is superior for seeing the turquoise transition of the Caribbean Sea during the final descent into CCS. Keep your camera ready as you pass the coastline for shots of the cargo ships and the port infrastructure.
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Get eSIMs for VenezuelaDistance: 558 km (347 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: VIG (8.624139, -71.672668)
Arrival: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Route Type: Domestic
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