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BOG → AUA
Which side of the plane to sit from El Dorado International Airport (Bogota) to Queen Beatrix International Airport (Oranjestad)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a spectacular view of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world's highest coastal mountain range, along with the lush Caribbean coastline.
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Bogotá Savanna
A final look at the high-altitude plateau and the dense urban sprawl of the Colombian capital.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The crown jewel of the flight, featuring snow-capped peaks rising dramatically near the sea.
Tayrona National Park
Aerial views of hidden bays, turquoise waters, and thick tropical jungle along the coast.
Santa Marta Bay
One of the oldest colonial cities in South America visible as you transition to the sea.
Caribbean Expanse
Breathtaking deep blue water that lightens as you approach the shallow Aruban reefs.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the glare and see the Sierra Nevada peaks before they are covered by afternoon clouds. This side provides the best angle of the snow-capped summits, which are a rare sight so close to the equator. Keep your camera ready about 40 minutes after takeoff from Bogotá.
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Eastern Andes
The rugged northern ridges of the Cordillera Oriental stretching toward the border.
La Guajira Desert
The stark, beautiful contrast of orange desert sands meeting the Caribbean Sea.
Manaure Salt Flats
Vast, bright white geometric patterns of industrial salt evaporation ponds near the coast.
Gulf of Venezuela
Views of the large gulf and the westernmost tip of the Venezuelan coastline.
Aruba Island South
A great view of the island's southern beaches and the refinery area during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for spotting the unique desert landscapes of the Guajira Peninsula. During the final approach into Queen Beatrix International, this side often faces the island, offering a better view of the Aruban landscape and the famous white-sand beaches on the southern coast if the aircraft follows the standard eastern approach pattern.
Book Hotels in OranjestadDistance: 979 km (608 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Arrival: AUA (12.5014, -70.015198)
Route Type: International
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