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BOG β IBE
Which side of the plane to sit from El Dorado International Airport (Bogota) to Perales Airport (Ibague)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Central Cordillera and the snow-capped volcanoes like Nevado del Tolima during the descent into the Magdalena valley.
Western Bogota
A panoramic view of the capital's expansion toward the mountains of the western edge.
Nevado del Tolima
On clear days, the majestic snow-capped peak of this volcano is visible to the northwest.
Magdalena River
A clear view of Colombia's most important waterway snaking through the valley near Flandes.
Central Cordillera
The rising peaks of the central Andes as the plane prepares for its final approach into Ibague.
Tolima Lowlands
Lush agricultural landscapes and rice fields typical of the Tolima department's fertile soil.
Book an early morning flight (before 9:00 AM) to increase your chances of seeing the Nevado del Tolima before cloud cover forms over the peaks. The flight is extremely short, usually under 30 minutes, so keep your camera ready from the moment the gear retracts. The descent provides the best angle for the Central Cordillera.
Sabana Sur
The industrial and residential sprawl of southern Bogota immediately after takeoff from El Dorado.
Sumapaz National Park
Distant views of the world's largest high-altitude pΓ‘ramo ecosystem to the south.
Eastern Escarpment
The sharp geographic descent from the 2,600m Bogota plateau down toward the tropical valley floor.
Girardot Basin
Sight of the popular vacation towns and the wide Magdalena River valley landscape.
The left side is excellent for observing the transition from the high-altitude Sabana to the tropical heat of the valley. Afternoon flights provide better lighting on the southern mountain ranges. Watch for the Bogota River as it winds toward the edge of the plateau.
Distance: 114 km (71 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 min
Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Arrival: IBE (4.42161, -75.1333)
Route Type: Domestic
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