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BOG → BGA
Which side of the plane to sit from El Dorado International Airport (Bogota) to Palonegro Airport (Bucaramanga)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the breathtaking Chicamocha Canyon, one of the deepest and most visually stunning canyons in the world, shortly before landing.
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Boyaca Highlands
Patterned green agricultural patches and small colonial villages nestled in the Andean valleys.
Sierra Nevada del Cocuy
On extremely clear days, the distant glaciated peaks of the Eastern Andes can be spotted on the horizon.
Chicamocha Canyon
The flight's highlight: a dramatic 2,000-meter deep gorge with arid slopes and the winding Chicamocha River.
Palonegro Approach
A unique landing experience on a plateau carved into the mountains, offering views of the city of Bucaramanga.
The Chicamocha Canyon appears approximately 10-15 minutes before landing. Morning flights are ideal as the eastern light highlights the textures and depth of the canyon walls. Ask for a seat well away from the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the deep ravines during the descent into BGA.
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Bogota Cityscape
Panoramic views of the capital's sprawling urban grid against the backdrop of the Cerros Orientales.
Tomine Reservoir
A massive deep-blue body of water near Guatavita, often visible shortly after departure from El Dorado.
Magdalena Valley
Distant views of the vast Magdalena River basin and the western slopes of the Eastern Cordillera.
For the best experience, choose an afternoon flight to see the western slopes of the Andes illuminated by the setting sun. If the flight path departs to the west, you will get an excellent view of the Sabana de Bogota. Keep an eye out for the Zipaquira area known for its salt deposits.
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Get eSIMs for ColombiaDistance: 290 km (180 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Arrival: BGA (7.1265, -73.1848)
Route Type: Domestic
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