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CLO → UIO
Which side of the plane to sit from Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (Cali) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the majestic volcanic peaks of the Central Cordillera and the high-altitude paramo ecosystems as you transition from Colombia into the Ecuadorian Andes.
Volcán Puracé
A prominent active stratovolcano located near Popayán, often visible with a plume of sulfurous steam.
Sotará Complex
A rugged volcanic mountain range south of Cali featuring high-altitude lagoons and dramatic ridges.
Volcán Galeras
One of Colombia's most active volcanoes, situated near the city of Pasto, visible shortly before crossing the border.
Volcán Cayambe
A massive, snow-capped volcano that sits directly on the Equator, marking your entry into the Quito flight corridor.
Antisana Volcano
A huge glacier-covered peak that dominates the horizon to the southeast during the final descent into UIO airport.
Book an early morning flight (before 09:00 AM) to avoid the typical afternoon cloud cover that obscures the high volcanic peaks. As you cross the border into Ecuador, look specifically for the snow line on Cayambe. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the rugged terrain of the Cauca Valley and the southern Colombian Highlands.
Farallones de Cali
Dramatic rock formations and jagged peaks belonging to the Western Cordillera visible immediately after departure from CLO.
Chocó Cloud Forests
The dense, emerald-green canopy of one of the world's most biodiverse rainforest regions on the western slopes.
Volcán Cotacachi
An extinct volcano in northern Ecuador known for its steep profile and proximity to the famous Lake Cuicocha.
Quito Cityscape
A sprawling view of the northern residential sectors of Quito nestled in the Andean valleys during the final approach.
Pichincha Massif
The complex volcano that looms directly over the city of Quito, visible on the right during the final landing sequence.
The right side is ideal for seeing the transition from the high Andes to the lush western slopes toward the Pacific. During the landing approach at Mariscal Sucre (UIO), this side offers a superior perspective of the deep canyons and the Guayllabamba river valley. Watch for the dramatic change in vegetation as you move from humid Chocó-influenced forests to drier inter-mountain valleys.
Distance: 464 km (288 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: CLO (3.54322, -76.3816)
Arrival: UIO (-0.129166666667, -78.3575)
Route Type: International
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