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CUC → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Camilo Daza International Airport (Cucuta) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy and the high-altitude landscapes of the Boyacá department.
Sierra Nevada del Cocuy
The largest mass of glacial snow in South America north of the equator, featuring dramatic jagged white peaks.
Lake Tota
The largest lake in Colombia, known for its deep blue waters and white sand beaches at 3,015 meters above sea level.
Tunja
The historic capital of Boyacá, visible as a sprawling city nestled in the high-altitude Andean plateau.
Tominé Reservoir
A massive man-made lake that buried the old town of Guatavita, often visible during the descent into Bogota.
Book an early morning flight (before 9:00 AM) to avoid the typical afternoon cloud cover that often shrouds the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy. Ensure you have a window seat away from the wing to fully appreciate the dramatic elevation changes of the Eastern Cordillera.
Chicamocha Canyon
Depending on the specific flight path, you may catch glimpses of the deep, rugged walls of this massive canyon system.
Magdalena Valley
The distant, hazy expanses of the tropical Magdalena River valley looking toward the Central Cordillera.
Zipaquirá and Nemocón
The salt-mining regions north of Bogota, characterized by unique geological formations and industrial salt pits.
Bogota Cityscape
As the plane turns for its final approach into El Dorado, you often get a sweeping view of the city's dense northern residential sectors.
The right side is excellent for observing the setting sun on evening flights. During the final approach into Bogota, this side often provides a clearer view of the vast urban expanse and the Sabana de Bogota's greenhouse-covered flower farms.
Distance: 402 km (250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: CUC (7.927569999999999, -72.5115)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: Domestic
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