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BOG → MZL
Which side of the plane to sit from El Dorado International Airport (Bogota) to La Nubia Airport (Manizales)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the Los Nevados National Natural Park, including the active Nevado del Ruiz volcano, as the flight path passes just north of these majestic peaks.
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Eastern Cordillera
Watch the rugged peaks of the Andes drop away immediately after departing Bogota's high-altitude plateau.
Magdalena River
A clear view of Colombia's largest river snaking through the tropical valley floor between the mountain ranges.
Nevado del Ruiz
Spectacular views of the snow-capped active volcano and its distinctive ash plume, visible shortly before the descent begins.
Nevado de Santa Isabel
Visible just south of Ruiz, this glaciated peak marks the heart of the Los Nevados mountain range.
Manizales Southern Ridges
Aerial perspective of the city's unique urban sprawl across steep mountain ridges during the final approach.
Book an early morning flight (before 8:00 AM) to maximize the chances of clear skies over the volcanoes. By mid-morning, the Nevados are frequently obscured by clouds. The left side is also less affected by direct sun glare during the short westbound journey from Bogota.
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North Bogota Skyline
Expansive views of the capital's northern residential districts and the Sabana de Bogota wetlands.
Magdalena Valley Lowlands
Observe the dramatic temperature and vegetation change as the plane descends into the humid tropical valley.
Coffee Cultural Landscape
Verdent green hillsides meticulously terraced with coffee plantations as you enter the Caldas department.
Rural Caldas
Patchwork agricultural patterns and small mountain villages clinging to the steep hillsides of the Central Cordillera.
La Nubia Approach
A dramatic view of the runway situated on a narrow mountain plateau, highlighting why this is one of the world's trickiest landings.
The right side provides the best perspective of the city center and the steep terrain surrounding La Nubia airport during the final bank. Avoid seats over the wing to ensure you can see the ground during the steep, banking maneuvers required for landing in Manizales.
Book Hotels in ManizalesDistance: 150 km (93 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 15 min
Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Arrival: MZL (5.0296, -75.4647)
Route Type: Domestic
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