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CLO → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (Cali) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Colombian Andes upon departure and the dramatic Atlantic coastline of the Iberian Peninsula during the descent into Madrid.
Cauca Valley
Lush green valley views immediately after takeoff from Cali, framed by the Western Cordillera.
Central Andes
Rugged peaks and deep valleys of the Colombian cordilleras as the plane climbs to cruising altitude.
Caribbean Coast
Stunning transition from the South American mainland to the deep blue Caribbean Sea.
Portuguese Coastline
Dramatic cliffs and beaches of the Atlantic coast often visible on the approach toward Spain.
Madrid Suburbs
Views of the sprawling Spanish capital and its surrounding towns during the final landing pattern.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat blur and wing obstruction. On typical evening departures from CLO, you might catch a sunset shortly after takeoff. For the arrival in Madrid, the left side often sees the transition from the ocean to the Iberian Peninsula, providing excellent lighting in the early morning hours.
Eastern Cordillera
Distant views of the highest Colombian peaks to the east during the initial leg of the flight.
Lake Maracaibo
The massive brackish bay in Venezuela is often visible if the flight path tracks slightly northward.
Lesser Antilles
Distant strings of Caribbean islands can be spotted as the aircraft enters the Atlantic crossing.
Atlantic Sunrise
A front-row seat to a spectacular sunrise over the open ocean during the transatlantic crossing.
Castilian Plateau
The vast, golden landscapes of central Spain's high Meseta visible during the descent into Barajas.
On this overnight route, the right side will face the sun directly during the morning approach to Europe, which can be very bright. Use the window shade to sleep during the mid-flight crossing, but open it as you cross over the Spanish coastline for golden-hour views of the arid interior. Watch for the 'Gredos' mountains if the path stays southern.
Distance: 8,303 km (5,159 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 46 min
Departure: CLO (3.54322, -76.3816)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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