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BOG → SJO
Which side of the plane to sit from El Dorado International Airport (Bogota) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Colombian Andes to the pristine Pacific coastline and the lush, biologically intense regions of southern Costa Rica.
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Western Cordillera
Aerial views of the rugged peaks and deep valleys of the Colombian Andes shortly after departure.
Chocó Coastline
One of the wettest and most biodiverse coastal rainforests in the world stretching along the Pacific.
Osa Peninsula
The deep green canopy of Corcovado National Park and the sparkling waters of Golfo Dulce.
Manuel Antonio
The iconic curved beaches and forested headlands of Costa Rica's most famous national park during descent.
Central Valley
A sweeping view of the sprawling San José metropolitan area surrounded by emerald mountains.
Book a morning flight to avoid the clouds that typically build up over the mountains and coast by mid-afternoon. This side is particularly spectacular during the final 30 minutes of the flight as you track the Pacific coastline before turning inland toward San José. Keep your camera ready for the distinctive whale-tail sandbar at Uvita if the path is slightly offshore.
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Magdalena River
The winding path of Colombia's principal river as it snakes through the northern lowlands.
Isthmus of Panama
Visible views of the narrow land bridge connecting the Americas and the distant Caribbean Sea.
Irazú Volcano
On clear days, the massive crater of Costa Rica's highest active volcano is visible to the northeast.
Braulio Carrillo
The dense, cloud-shrouded primary forests of the central volcanic mountain range.
Bogotá Savanna
A high-altitude plateau view of the outskirts of Bogotá immediately following takeoff.
The right side is ideal for passengers interested in the volcanic geography of the region. Look for the massive Turrialba and Irazú volcanoes as the plane enters Costa Rican airspace. Note that during the rainy season (May-November), the Caribbean side (visible from the right) often remains clearer in the early morning compared to the Pacific side.
Book Hotels in San JoseDistance: 1,256 km (780 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 40 min
Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Arrival: SJO (9.993860244750977, -84.20880126953125)
Route Type: International
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