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ESM → CLO
Which side of the plane to sit from General Rivadeneira Airport (Esmeraldas) to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (Cali)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a continuous panorama of the Andes' Western Cordillera and the lush Chocó rainforest, offering a dramatic contrast between the rugged mountains and the emerald lowlands during the approach into the Cauca Valley.
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Tumaco Coastline
View the 'Pearl of the Pacific' port city and its unique island-based urban layout shortly after takeoff.
Western Cordillera
The majestic first range of the Colombian Andes, often topped with clouds and rising sharply from the jungle.
Chocó Biodiversity Hotspot
Fly over one of the wettest and most biodiverse rainforest regions in the world, appearing as an endless green carpet.
Farallones de Cali
Dramatic rock formations and high-altitude peaks that guard the western entrance to the Cali valley.
Valle del Cauca Agriculture
The geometric patterns of vast sugarcane plantations as the plane descends into the fertile Cauca River valley.
The right side is best for morning flights as the sun illuminates the face of the Andes. Watch closely during the final 15 minutes of the flight; the transition from the dense, wild jungle of the Pacific to the orderly agricultural grids of the Valle del Cauca is striking.
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Pacific Ocean Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the vast Pacific Ocean as the flight tracks northward along the South American coastline.
Gorgona Island
A glimpse of the volcanic island and national park, famous for its former prison and humpback whale breeding grounds.
Coastal Estuaries
Complex networks of river mouths and mangroves where the Patía and San Juan rivers meet the sea.
Oceanic Sunset
On late afternoon flights, the left side offers front-row seats to the sun dipping below the Pacific horizon.
Sit on the left if flying between July and October; while difficult, it is the best side to spot the mist of breaching humpback whales in the coastal waters. Use a polarized lens for photos to cut through the ocean glare during midday flights.
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Get eSIMs for ColombiaDistance: 460 km (286 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: ESM (0.9785190224647522, -79.62660217285156)
Arrival: CLO (3.54322, -76.3816)
Route Type: International
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