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Which side of the plane to sit from El Dorado International Airport (Bogota) to Santiago Perez Airport (Arauca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the rugged Eastern Cordillera and provides the best chance to spot the snow-capped peaks of El Cocuy on a clear day, followed by a panoramic view of the Arauca River border.
Eastern Cordillera Ridges
High-altitude paramo ecosystems and sharp mountain ridges visible immediately after climbing out of the Bogota savanna.
TominΓ© Reservoir
A massive body of water near the historic town of Guatavita, reflecting the surrounding Andean hills.
Sierra Nevada del Cocuy
On the horizon to the north, you can often see the glaciated peaks of the highest mountains in the Eastern Andes.
Arauca River Bend
As the flight approaches the destination, the left side looks toward the winding river that forms the international border with Venezuela.
Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the convective cloud buildup typical of the Andes in the afternoon. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes into the flight for potential views of the distant glaciers of El Cocuy.
Sisga Reservoir
A scenic dam located in a deep valley, surrounded by dense pine and eucalyptus forests north of Bogota.
The Piedemonte Drop
A spectacular geographic transition where the Andes mountains abruptly end and give way to the vast, flat eastern plains.
Meandering Rivers
Complex, serpentine river patterns of the Casanare region that look like silver ribbons cutting through the green landscape.
Llanos Savannas
Endless horizons of the Colombian Llanos, which transform into a patchwork of mirrors during the rainy season from May to October.
Sit behind the wing for the best view of the Piedemonte transition. This side is particularly beautiful during the wet season (April-November) when the plains are lush and the secondary rivers are full of water.
Distance: 460 km (286 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Arrival: AUC (7.06888, -70.7369)
Route Type: Domestic
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