Seeing Cerro Marahuaca from a plane5 ★

A tepui in Venezuela's Amazonas state, a sheer-walled table mountain topping out above 9,000 ft, among the highest of the tepuis. Look for flat-topped cliffs above unbroken jungle.

5 of our routes pass it. Venezuela · rated 6 of 10

The easy pick

Miami to Curitiba: sit on the left, 205 min after takeoff.

Which side, by route

RouteSideWhen
Fort Lauderdale to CampinasRight
Best seat for the whole flight: left
209 min after takeoff
Miami to FlorianopolisRight
Best seat for the whole flight: left
194 min after takeoff
Miami to CuritibaLeft205 min after takeoff
Miami to BrasiliaRight
Best seat for the whole flight: left
207 min after takeoff
Orlando to CampinasRight
Best seat for the whole flight: left
222 min after takeoff

From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.

Questions

Which side of the plane do you see Cerro Marahuaca from?

It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.

When can you see Cerro Marahuaca from a plane?

Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.

Do clouds matter?

Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.

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