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BOG → UIB
Which side of the plane to sit from El Dorado International Airport (Bogota) to El Caraño Airport (Quibdo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the high Andean peaks, including the southern volcanoes of the Los Nevados National Park, and provides a broader perspective of the dense Chocó rainforest canopy upon descent.
Nevado del Tolima
On clear days, the southern snow-capped peak of the Central Cordillera is visible piercing the cloud layer.
Cauca River Valley
Observe the deep, lush valley carved by the Cauca River as the plane crosses the second mountain range.
Chocó Virgin Jungle
Witness one of the most biodiverse and densest rainforests on Earth, appearing like a mossy green carpet.
Andean Cloud Forests
See the misty transition zone where the high mountains meet the humid lowlands of the Pacific.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the southern volcanoes shortly after takeoff from Bogota. Morning flights are essential, as the Chocó region is one of the wettest on Earth and usually becomes completely obscured by heavy clouds by 2:00 PM.
Downtown Bogota
Excellent views of the Candelaria district and Monserrate hill during the initial climb if departing to the north.
Nevado del Ruiz
The active, often-steaming crater of the Ruiz volcano can be seen to the north of the flight path.
Atrato River
As you approach Quibdo, watch the massive Atrato River wind through the jungle like a giant brown snake.
Quibdo Skyline
Get a bird's-eye view of the Cathedral of San Francisco de Asís and the riverfront during the final approach.
The right side is superior for urban photography of Bogota and for seeing the layout of Quibdo along the Atrato River during landing. Polarized sunglasses will help cut through the high humidity haze common in the Chocó department.
Distance: 297 km (185 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Arrival: UIB (5.69076, -76.6412)
Route Type: Domestic
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