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BOG → BAQ
Which side of the plane to sit from El Dorado International Airport (Bogota) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (Barranquilla)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Central Cordillera, including potential sightings of snow-capped volcanoes and a closer perspective of the winding Magdalena River.
Sabana de Bogotá
Aerial view of the high-altitude plateau and the northern expansion of the capital city immediately after takeoff.
Los Nevados
On clear mornings, the snow-capped peaks of Nevado del Ruiz and Nevado del Tolima are visible in the western distance.
Magdalena River
Follow the serpentine path of Colombia's principal river as it carves through the valley toward the Caribbean.
Central Cordillera
Rugged mountain scenery as the flight transitions from the high Andes toward the tropical lowlands.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh eastern sun and capture the best lighting on the Central Cordillera. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes after takeoff for the best chance to see the volcanic peaks. As you descend into Barranquilla, you will see the industrial pulse of the Magdalena River delta.
Eastern Cordillera
Close-up views of the rugged ridges and high-altitude paramos immediately north of Bogota.
Laguna de Fúquene
A prominent high-altitude lake located in the Ubaté-Chiquinquirá valley visible during the first half of the flight.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
On exceptionally clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the highest coastal range in the world appear on the horizon.
Ciénaga Grande
The vast wetland system and mangrove forests near the Caribbean coast visible during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. Look out for the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta during the descent; the contrast between the water and the lush vegetation is striking. If the sky is very clear, scan the northeast horizon for the white peaks of the Sierra Nevada.
Distance: 692 km (430 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Arrival: BAQ (10.8896, -74.7808)
Route Type: Domestic
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