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EWR β BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views, including a potential glimpse of the Manhattan skyline upon departure, the stunning turquoise archipelagos of the Bahamas, and the dramatic high-altitude approach into the Bogota savanna nestled against the Andes.
Manhattan Skyline
On departure from EWR, planes often loop over the Hudson, offering a panoramic view of the New York City skyscrapers.
The Outer Banks
Views of the long, thin barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina as the flight moves south toward the Caribbean.
Bahamas Archipelago
Aerial views of the Great Bahama Bank, featuring vibrant turquoise waters and hundreds of tiny cays and reefs.
Caribbean Deep Blue
An expansive view of the deep indigo waters of the Caribbean Sea during the mid-flight cruise.
Eastern Cordillera
The dramatic rising peaks of the Eastern Andes range as the aircraft enters Colombian airspace and begins its descent.
Bogota Plateau
The final approach over the high-altitude savanna, showing the dense urban landscape of Bogota bordered by lush green mountains.
For the best experience, choose a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Morning flights (departing EWR around 8:00 AM) provide the best sun angle, illuminating the Bahamas reefs from the side rather than from behind. Watch closely during the last 20 minutes of the flight for the sudden appearance of the Andean peaks.
Mid-Atlantic Corridor
Inland views of Philadelphia, Baltimore, and the outskirts of Washington D.C. depending on the specific airway.
Florida Coastline
If the flight path hugs the coast, the right side provides views of Miami's high-rises and the Florida Keys.
Cuba's North Coast
The flight often passes just east of Cuba, offering views of the island's rugged coastline and inland mountains.
Gulf of UrabΓ‘
The entry point into South America, where the Caribbean Sea meets the dense jungles of the Darien Gap.
Magdalena River
Colombia's principal river snaking through the valley between the Central and Eastern Andean ranges.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. If the flight path is more westerly, you will get much better views of the Florida peninsula. This side is also excellent for spotting the Magdalena River valley during the descent into Bogota.
Distance: 4,002 km (2,487 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 42 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: International
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