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BOG → SAL
Which side of the plane to sit from El Dorado International Airport (Bogota) to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Colombian interior, the massive Lake Nicaragua with its iconic volcanic islands, and a stunning perspective of the Pacific coastline during the approach into San Salvador.
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Sabana de Bogotá
Immediate views of the high-altitude plateau and the dense urban sprawl of the Colombian capital against the Eastern Hills.
Magdalena River
The winding 'Great River of the Magdalena' carved through the valley between the Andean ranges.
Ometepe Island
Two massive volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas, rising dramatically from the center of Lake Nicaragua.
Gulf of Fonseca
A stunning tri-national body of water where the borders of El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua meet.
Salvadoran Coast
Lush tropical beaches and the Pacific surf of the Costa del Sol during the final descent.
Sit in a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed photos of Ometepe Island. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfectly lit landscapes of the Nicaraguan lakes and the Salvadoran shoreline. This side is superior for seeing the geographical transition from the Andes to the Pacific coast.
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Central Cordillera
Rugged, emerald-green peaks of the Colombian Andes and deep coffee-growing valleys.
Panama Canal
Depending on the airway, a distant view of the engineering marvel connecting the two oceans.
Nicaraguan Volcanic Chain
A literal line of smoking peaks including Momotombo and the towering San Cristóbal.
San Salvador Cityscape
A view of the capital city and its surrounding valley just before touchdown.
Excellent for volcano enthusiasts. During afternoon flights, the sun sets over the Pacific (to the left), which can create dramatic golden-hour lighting on the volcanoes seen from this side. Keep a lookout for the distinctive conical shape of Momotombo shortly after crossing into Nicaraguan airspace.
Book Hotels in San SalvadorDistance: 1,902 km (1,182 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Arrival: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Route Type: International
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