About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from V C Bird International (ANU) to Simon Bolivar International (CCS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Antigua to Caracas. Right-side seats win overall because the departure view of the Leeward Islands chain is more visually distinctive and geographically dramatic than the landing approach. The takeoff climb provides superior views of multiple islands and open ocean, while the landing descent is dominated by a single mountain range.
What can I see during takeoff from V C Bird International in Antigua?
During takeoff from V C Bird International (ANU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the immediate Caribbean geography as you climb out. Antigua's volcanic terrain and the surrounding Leeward Islands chain are best viewed from the right wing during northwesterly departure headings typical of V.C. Bird's main runway. Notable sights include: Antigua's central volcanic ridge, Guadeloupe to the northwest across the Guadeloupe Passage, Montserrat's Soufrière Hills volcano (weather permitting, 30 miles south), Nevis Peak to the west.
What can I see when landing at Simon Bolivar International in Caracas?
When landing at Simon Bolivar International (CCS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best approach views into Caracas. The descent path typically brings you over the Caribbean coast and the Cordillera de la Costa mountain range, which dominates the left side during standard easterly approach vectors into Simon Bolívar International. Notable sights include: Cordillera de la Costa (coastal mountain range), Margarita Island to the east (weather dependent), Los Roques Archipelago to the northwest, Caracas valley and city lights during evening approaches.
How long is the flight from Antigua to Caracas?
The flight from V C Bird International (ANU) to Simon Bolivar International (CCS) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Antigua to Caracas flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses open Caribbean Sea between the Leeward Islands and the Venezuelan coast. At cruise altitude (around 25,000 feet), you'll pass south of Dominica and Martinique (both visible on the left/north side of the track), then over the open sea with no major islands. The Cordillera de la Costa becomes visible on the horizon approximately 30 minutes before landing. Los Roques Archipelago may be visible to the left (northwest) during the final descent approach if weather is clear.