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BOG → VUP
Which side of the plane to sit from El Dorado International Airport (Bogota) to Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport (Valledupar)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the rugged Serranía del Perijá mountain range along the Venezuelan border and the dramatic transition from the high Andes to the tropical Cesar valley.
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Eastern Andes Ridges
Dramatic views of the sharp, jagged crests of the Cordillera Oriental shortly after leaving the Bogota plateau.
Santander Highlands
Rugged and arid terrain featuring deep canyons and dry forest ecosystems characteristic of the Santander region.
Serranía del Perijá
The majestic mountain range that forms the natural international border with Venezuela, visible for a large portion of the cruise.
Valle del Cesar
The vast, sun-drenched plains of the Cesar valley, known for its cattle ranching and as the cradle of Vallenato music.
The right side is spectacular during late afternoon flights when the setting sun illuminates the western face of the Perijá mountains. This side also offers a better view of the agricultural patterns and rural landscapes unique to the northeastern Colombian plains during the final approach.
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Sabana de Bogotá
Bird's-eye view of the dense urban layout of the capital and the surrounding green plateau immediately after takeoff.
Magdalena River Valley
Glances of Colombia's principal river as it snakes through the lowlands between the mountain ranges.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
On clear days during descent, the distant snow-capped peaks of Pico Colón and Pico Bolívar are visible to the north.
Tropical Wetlands
The lush, watery landscapes of the lower Magdalena basin appearing as the aircraft moves into the Cesar Department.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun glare. As the plane prepares for landing in Valledupar, keep your eyes fixed forward and left for a chance to spot the world's highest coastal mountain range in the distance.
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Get eSIMs for ColombiaDistance: 645 km (401 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Arrival: VUP (10.435, -73.2495)
Route Type: Domestic
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