Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil flight path: FLL to GYE

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Guayaquil. While takeoff offers good Atlantic views from the right, the landing approach provides the most dramatic and geographically significant scenery—the Andes Mountains and Guayas River estuary are far more visually distinctive than Florida's flat coastline. Left seats capture the entire descent sequence through Ecuador's varied terrain.

During takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. FLL typically departs eastbound (runways 08L/08R or 09L/09R), so right-side seats face the Atlantic Ocean and the Florida coastline. You'll see the barrier islands, Port Everglades, and the transition from developed South Florida to open ocean immediately after liftoff. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Port Everglades shipping channel, Barrier Island chain (including Las Olas area), Intracoastal Waterway.

When landing at Simon Bolivar International (GYE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching GYE from the northeast (typical arrival routing), left-side seats face the Andes foothills and the Guayas River estuary. You'll see the dramatic transition from Pacific coastal plains to mountainous terrain, plus the river delta that defines Guayaquil's geography. Notable sights include: Guayas River estuary and delta, Andes Mountains (western cordillera), Pacific coastal plains, Guayaquil city sprawl along the river.

The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Simon Bolivar International (GYE) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Caribbean Sea and Central America. Notable features include the Yucatan Peninsula (visible during the westbound leg), the Central American isthmus with its mountain ranges, and the Pacific coast of Central America before reaching Ecuador. The Andes cordillera becomes increasingly prominent as you approach the South American continent.