The right side captures both the volcanic skyline of Guatemala City on departure and the dramatic caldera and cliffs of Flores on arrival, while the long Atlantic crossing offers little differentiation between sides.
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Flight Path
Guatemala City to Flores is 3,958 miles (6,370 km), a flight of about 8 hours 15 minutes.
Extended open-ocean crossing of the North Atlantic, passing well south of Bermuda with no land visible for several hours
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from GUA
RIGHTDeparting Guatemala City on runway 20, the aircraft banks east toward the Caribbean, putting the dramatic volcanic cordillera south of the city — Agua, Fuego, Pacaya and Acatenango — on the right side of the aircraft during the climb.
Landing at FLW
RIGHTArriving at Flores from the southwest across the Atlantic, aircraft landing on runway 36 pass along the island's eastern flank, revealing the deep volcanic caldera lakes and steep green cliffs on the right side, with Corvo Island visible further north across the strait.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from La Aurora (GUA) to Flores (FLW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Guatemala City to Flores. The right side captures both the volcanic skyline of Guatemala City on departure and the dramatic caldera and cliffs of Flores on arrival, while the long Atlantic crossing offers little differentiation between sides.
What can I see during takeoff from La Aurora in Guatemala City?
During takeoff from La Aurora (GUA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Guatemala City on runway 20, the aircraft banks east toward the Caribbean, putting the dramatic volcanic cordillera south of the city — Agua, Fuego, Pacaya and Acatenango — on the right side of the aircraft during the climb. Notable sights include: Volcán de Agua, Volcán de Fuego, Volcán Pacaya, Guatemala City basin.
What can I see when landing at Flores in Flores?
When landing at Flores (FLW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving at Flores from the southwest across the Atlantic, aircraft landing on runway 36 pass along the island's eastern flank, revealing the deep volcanic caldera lakes and steep green cliffs on the right side, with Corvo Island visible further north across the strait. Notable sights include: Flores caldera lakes (Lagoa Funda, Lagoa Comprida), coastal cliffs, Corvo Island.
How long is the flight from Guatemala City to Flores?
The flight from La Aurora (GUA) to Flores (FLW) takes about 8 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,958 miles (6,370 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Guatemala City to Flores flight path pass over?
Extended open-ocean crossing of the North Atlantic, passing well south of Bermuda with no land visible for several hours