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BOG → RVE
Which side of the plane to sit from El Dorado International Airport (Bogota) to Los Colonizadores Airport (Saravena)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic panoramic views of the high-altitude Andes including potential sightings of the snow-capped El Cocuy peaks and the sharp descent into the Orinoco basin.
Northern Bogota Savanna
Aerial view of the northern expansion of Bogota and the greenhouse-covered plateaus of the savanna.
Sierra Nevada del Cocuy
Distances views of the glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the highest mountains in the Eastern Cordillera.
Boyacá Canyons
Rugged terrain and deep river-carved valleys as the flight traverses the Boyacá department.
The Piedmont Drop-off
A stunning visual transition where the vertical Andean mountains abruptly meet the flat eastern plains.
Venezuelan Frontier
Views looking north toward the international border with the Venezuelan state of Apure.
Book a window seat on the left for early morning flights to maximize your chances of seeing the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy before clouds form. The descent into Saravena provides a great sense of the scale of the plains compared to the mountains you just left.
Tominé Reservoir
A large, scenic body of water located near Guatavita, often visible shortly after departure.
Chingaza Ecosystems
High-altitude moorlands and cloud forests that are vital for the region's water supply.
Eastern Ridges
Sharp, forested mountain ridges that define the edge of the Andean range.
Meandering Rivers
Intricate, snake-like river patterns of the Arauca region as the plane approaches for landing.
Llanos Ranches
Vast cattle ranches and agricultural landscapes typical of the Colombian 'Hatos'.
The right side is excellent for observing the unique 'Paramo' ecosystems near Bogota. On late afternoon flights, the sunlight reflects beautifully off the winding rivers of the plains, making for excellent photography of the water systems.
Distance: 356 km (221 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Arrival: RVE (6.951867999999999, -71.857179)
Route Type: Domestic
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