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Stage 19 of the tour, and the first in South America, will take you through northern Colombia and Venezuela with a side trip to the southern Caribbean Sea. The first part of the stage will head along the northwestern coast of Colombia to its fourth largest city, Barranquilla, before rounding the picturesque mountain national park of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta en route to Venezuela. Heading north to the Caribbean, you’ll journey through the ‘ABC’ Islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Cura\u00e7ao as well as Gran Roque and La Tortuga before heading back to mainland Venezuela, and the capital city of Caracas<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 21 Total Distance: 1134 Total Time(125kts): 9 hours 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKUQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.65 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKUQ(SKUQ) to Rio Atrato(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.45NM Bearing: 51\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast after takeoff to the mouth of the Atrato River<\/p>\n

Rio Atrato(POI1) to Gulf of Uraba(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.24NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast across the Gulf of Urab\u00e1<\/p>\n

Gulf of Uraba(POI2) to Necocli(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.27NM Bearing: 10\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coastline north towards the town of Necocl\u00ed<\/p>\n

Necocli(POI3) to SKNC(SKNC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.69NM Bearing: 342\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Necocli Airport sits a few miles north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKNC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 33.86 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKNC(SKNC) to San Juan de Uraba(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.05NM Bearing: 46\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to meet the coast at the town of San Juan de Urab\u00e1<\/p>\n

San Juan de Uraba(POI4) to Arboletes(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7NM Bearing: 57\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast northeast to the town of Arboletes<\/p>\n

Arboletes(POI5) to SKM1(SKM1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.81NM Bearing: 32\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The small grass airstrip is a couple of miles northeast of Arboletes, just next to the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKM1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 57.48 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKM1(SKM1) to Puerto Escondido(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.25NM Bearing: 59\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, continue northeast along the coast<\/p>\n

Puerto Escondido(POI6) to Monitos(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.23NM Bearing: 33\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coast past the town of Mo\u00f1itos<\/p>\n

Monitos(POI7) to Rio Sinu(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.35NM Bearing: 60\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast along the coast to the mouth of the Sinu River<\/p>\n

Rio Sinu(POI8) to SKCV(SKCV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.65NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east over the ci\u00e9nega (wetlands) to the port town of Covenas. The airport is next to the oil terminal<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKCV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 67.86 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKCV(SKCV) to Punta San Bernado(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.98NM Bearing: 6\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north across the bay<\/p>\n

Punta San Bernado(POI9) to Punta Comisario(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.29NM Bearing: 30\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast north<\/p>\n

Punta Comisario(POI10) to Bahia Barbacoas(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.5NM Bearing: 19\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the coast to the northern end of Barbacoas Bay<\/p>\n

Bahia Barbacoas(POI11) to Cartagena(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.31NM Bearing: 16\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north across the land of Isla Baru, then over the next bay, Cartagena Bay<\/p>\n

Cartagena(POI12) to Castillo Grande(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.13NM Bearing: 302\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the container terminal at the north end of the bay, turn west towards the tourist area of Castillo Grande<\/p>\n

Castillo Grande(POI13) to Cartegena Walls(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.94NM Bearing: 23\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast north past the historic part of Cartagena, which is protected by a 16th century wall<\/p>\n

Cartegena Walls(POI14) to SKCG(SKCG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.71NM Bearing: 76\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The coast will turn northeast and lead you to the airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKCG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 56.22 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKCG(SKCG) to Punta Santa Rita(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.59NM Bearing: 44\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the coast northeast<\/p>\n

Punta Santa Rita(POI15) to Cano Dulce(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.32NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast along the coast<\/p>\n

Cano Dulce(POI16) to SKBQ(SKBQ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.31NM Bearing: 106\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast and head towards the mountain peak in the distance. This will bring you to the southern end of Barranquilla, and the international airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKBQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.91 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKBQ(SKBQ) to Playa Linda(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.8NM Bearing: 59\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to meet the coast<\/p>\n

Playa Linda(POI17) to Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.17NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast east towards the marshland of Ci\u00e9naga Grande de Santa Marta Biosphere Reserve<\/p>\n

Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta(POI18) to Puebloviejo(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.43NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east along the small strip of land between the lake and the sea<\/p>\n

Puebloviejo(POI19) to Cienaga(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.28NM Bearing: 50\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast past the large town of Cienaga<\/p>\n

Cienaga(POI20) to SKSM(SKSM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.23NM Bearing: 353\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Santa Marta&apos;s Simon Bolivar airport sits next to the shore just north of Cienaga<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKSM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.78 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKSM(SKSM) to Rodadero – Cruce Alcatraces(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.3NM Bearing: 10\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the highway north along the coast<\/p>\n

Rodadero – Cruce Alcatraces(POI21) to Calle 30(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.44NM Bearing: 55\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway as it turns northeast inland<\/p>\n

Calle 30(POI22) to Santa Marta(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.48NM Bearing: 327\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest over the city of Santa Marta<\/p>\n

Santa Marta(POI23) to Isla de la Aguja(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.04NM Bearing: 29\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coastline northeast<\/p>\n

Isla de la Aguja(POI24) to Punta Placelito(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.93NM Bearing: 85\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the rugged coastline east<\/p>\n

Punta Placelito(POI25) to Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.97NM Bearing: 125\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east along the coast of Tayrona National Park, with its beaches and forested coves<\/p>\n

Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona(POI26) to SKDU(SKDU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.62NM Bearing: 109\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the national park, follow highway 90 east past banana plantations, and the small dirt airstrip in the middle of them<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKDU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.34 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKDU(SKDU) to Dibulla(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.98NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, turn to the east and follow the coast. The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta lies to the south<\/p>\n

Dibulla(POI27) to Riohacha(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.8NM Bearing: 63\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the coast as it turns northeast to the town of Riohacha<\/p>\n

Riohacha(POI28) to SKRH(SKRH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.56NM Bearing: 85\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is at the southwestern edge of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKRH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.49 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKRH(SKRH) to Via Riohacha – Malcao(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.68NM Bearing: 104\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east after takeoff and meet up with highway 90 heading in the same direction<\/p>\n

Via Riohacha – Malcao(POI29) to Malcao(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 33.98NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east across the flat plain to the town of Malcao<\/p>\n

Malcao(POI30) to SKMJ(SKMJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.83NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The dirt airstrip is at the northern edge of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SKMJ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 62.98 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SKMJ(SKMJ) to Gulf of Venezuela(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.46NM Bearing: 134\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Malcao, head southeast towards the perfect curve of the Gulf of Venezuela<\/p>\n

Gulf of Venezuela(POI31) to Rio Limon(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.74NM Bearing: 157\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway southeast to the mouth of the Limon River<\/p>\n

Rio Limon(POI32) to SVMC(SVMC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.78NM Bearing: 184\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south past the city of Maracaibo, and the airport at its southwestern edge<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVMC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 72.52 Approximate time at 125kts: 35 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVMC(SVMC) to Maracaibo(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.2NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east after takeoff and follow the General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge across the Tablazo Strait<\/p>\n

Maracaibo(POI33) to Carratera Falcon-Zulia(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.88NM Bearing: 40\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the main highway as it turns to the northeast<\/p>\n

Carratera Falcon-Zulia(POI34) to La Prigamosa(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.07NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway as it heads east<\/p>\n

La Prigamosa(POI35) to SVDU(SVDU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.37NM Bearing: 59\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway on its long journey northeast to the town of Dabajuro. The airport is wedged between the highway and the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVDU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 58.21 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVDU(SVDU) to Zazarida(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.83NM Bearing: 54\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head northeast to the coast. The distant mountain peak (Cerro Santa Ana) will lead the way<\/p>\n

Zazarida(POI36) to Paraguana Peninsula(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.5NM Bearing: 54\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Still heading towards the distant mountain, cross the waters of the Coro Gulf to the Paraguan\u00e1 Peninsula<\/p>\n

Paraguana Peninsula(POI37) to SVJC(SVJC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.88NM Bearing: 5\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the coast, turn north past the town of Punto Fijo, to the airport northeast of the refinery<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVJC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 45.82 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVJC(SVJC) to Paraguana Peninsula(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.97NM Bearing: 36\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to the northern end of the peninsula<\/p>\n

Paraguana Peninsula(POI38) to Aruba(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.17NM Bearing: 3\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north to the island of Aruba<\/p>\n

Aruba(POI39) to TNCA(TNCA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 0.68NM Bearing: 29\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beatrix International Airport will be easy to spot with its runway extending out into the ocean<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TNCA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 69.16 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TNCA(TNCA) to Punta Basora(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.07NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head to the southeastern end of the island<\/p>\n

Punta Basora(POI40) to Curacao(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 41.83NM Bearing: 104\u00b0 20 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east across the Caribbean to the island nation of Cura\u00e7ao<\/p>\n

Curacao(POI41) to Christoffel National Park(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.31NM Bearing: 157\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying southeast along the length of the island, you&apos;ll cross over the mountains of the Christoffel National Park before heading towards the capital, Willemstad<\/p>\n

Christoffel National Park(POI42) to TNCC(TNCC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.95NM Bearing: 121\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hato Intl is on the northern coast, halfway along the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TNCC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44.73 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TNCC(TNCC) to Willemstad(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.8NM Bearing: 167\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast to the city of Willemstad<\/p>\n

Willemstad(POI43) to Oostpunt(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.72NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast to the eastern tip of the island<\/p>\n

Oostpunt(POI44) to TNCB(TNCB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.21NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east over the Caribbean, this time to the island of Bonaire. The airport sits on the west coast just south of the capital, Kralendijk<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from TNCB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 40.38 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

TNCB(TNCB) to Flamingo Sanctuary(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.43NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south from the airport and over the salt flats which form the major industry of the island. There is also a flamingo sanctuary at the island&apos;s southern end<\/p>\n

Flamingo Sanctuary(POI45) to SVL1(SVL1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 33.95NM Bearing: 106\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east from Bonaire to the small atoll island of Isla Larga, part of the Las Aves archipelago. There is a small dirt airstrip across the northern part of the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVL1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 49.53 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVL1(SVL1) to Isla Oeste(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.35NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east to the next island in the group, Isla Oeste<\/p>\n

Isla Oeste(POI46) to Isla Sur(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.19NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A short hop to the southwest will take you to Isla Sur<\/p>\n

Isla Sur(POI47) to Selesqui(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.18NM Bearing: 110\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn back towards the east and head for the next group of islands, Los Roques<\/p>\n

Selesqui(POI48) to SVDM(SVDM)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.81NM Bearing: 165\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a paved runway on Mosquises, one of the archipelago&apos;s western islands<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVDM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 51.64 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVDM(SVDM) to Gran Roque(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.79NM Bearing: 67\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, explore the islands to the northeast, including the most developed, Gran Roque<\/p>\n

Gran Roque(POI49) to Punta Sebastopol(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.82NM Bearing: 167\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the chain of islands around to the south to the lighthouse at Point Sebastopol<\/p>\n

Punta Sebastopol(POI50) to SVLO(SVLO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.03NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning east and heading back over the sea, you&apos;ll soon arrive at Orchilla Island, and the airport at its western point<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVLO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 77.07 Approximate time at 125kts: 37 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVLO(SVLO) to Isla La Tortuga(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 70.72NM Bearing: 149\u00b0 34 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading southeast across the sea, this time towards the distant Turimiquire Mountains of mainland Venezuela, you&apos;ll meet the island of La Tortuga<\/p>\n

Isla La Tortuga(POI51) to SVDA(SVDA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.35NM Bearing: 117\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The small airport is at the eastern end of the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVDA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 75.16 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVDA(SVDA) to Punta Arena(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.55NM Bearing: 277\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head to the western end of the island<\/p>\n

Punta Arena(POI52) to Laguna De Tacarigla(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 45.2NM Bearing: 226\u00b0 22 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heading southwest across the Caribbean will take you back to the mainland<\/p>\n

Laguna De Tacarigla(POI53) to SVHG(SVHG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.41NM Bearing: 318\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right and follow the coast northwest to Higuerote Airport, just before the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SVHG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 57.96 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SVHG(SVHG) to Guatire(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.47NM Bearing: 283\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west and run along the southern side of the coastal mountain range<\/p>\n

Guatire(POI54) to Caracas(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.35NM Bearing: 290\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley and highway west to Venezuela&apos;s capital and largest city, Caracas<\/p>\n

Caracas(POI55) to L-02(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.86NM Bearing: 309\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west and follow the highway as it turns northwest and descends to the coast<\/p>\n

L-02(POI56) to SVMI(SVMI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.28NM Bearing: 29\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highway will lead north to the coast, and Simon Bolivar International Airport, the final destination of this stage of the tour<\/p>\n

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