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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a spectacular transition from the urban sprawl of Bogota across the world's largest high-altitude páramo ecosystem into the lush, dense canopy of the Amazon rainforest basin.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Sabana de Bogotá

Witness the vast high-altitude plateau and the southern urban edge of the capital city during the initial climb.

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Páramo de Sumapaz

Fly directly over the world's largest páramo, featuring unique glacial lakes and high-altitude moorland landscapes.

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Andean Escarpment

Observe the dramatic drop-off where the Eastern Cordillera abruptly meets the lowlands of the Amazon basin.

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Amazonian Foothills

See the vibrant transition from temperate mountain forests to the dense, multi-layered canopy of the jungle.

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Caguán River Headwaters

Spot the winding silver threads of rivers that begin their long journey from the mountains into the deep Amazon.

Book a window seat on the left for the most direct view of the Sumapaz wilderness. Early morning flights are essential to beat the frequent cloud cover that develops over the Andes by midday. The visual contrast between the cold mountain peaks and the humid jungle below is most striking on this side.

Right Side Highlights
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Southern Bogotá Districts

A close-up view of the dense urban development in the Usme and Ciudad Bolívar areas during departure.

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Nevado del Huila

On clear days, the snow-capped peak of Colombia's highest volcano is visible in the distance on the western horizon.

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Central Cordillera Vistas

Gaze across the massive mountain range that forms the rugged backbone of the Colombian Andes.

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Magdalena River Valley

Catch distant glimpses of the wide valley that separates the Eastern and Central Andean ranges.

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Río Hacha Canyon

As you descend into Florencia, follow the deep, forested canyon carved by the Hacha River through the foothills.

Choose the right side if you are interested in long-distance volcanic views; keep your camera zoom ready for the Nevado del Huila. During the wet season (April-June), look for white ribbons of waterfalls cascading down the steep mountain ridges as the plane descends toward Florencia.

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Route Information

Distance: 380 km (236 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 38 min

Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)

Arrival: FLA (1.58919, -75.5644)

Route Type: Domestic

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