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FRABOG

Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior lighting conditions for photography as you travel southwest, avoiding direct sun glare. It provides prime views of the Greater Antilles and the majestic Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world's highest coastal mountain range, upon entering Colombian airspace.

Right Side Highlights
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English Channel

On more northerly tracks, you can see the busy shipping lanes and the coastlines of Normandy or Southern England.

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Greater Antilles

Spectacular views of Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic's lush coastlines during the mid-flight transition.

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Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

The snow-capped peaks of this isolated mountain range rising sharply from the Caribbean coast.

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Magdalena River

The massive, winding artery of Colombia's interior cutting through the tropical valleys below.

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Sabana de Bogotá

The high-altitude plateau, a patch of emerald green surrounded by mountain ridges just before touchdown.

Choose this side to avoid the sun's glare, allowing for much clearer photos of the Caribbean islands and the Colombian coastline. Look out for the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta approximately 90 minutes before landing; it is a rare sight to see snow-capped peaks so close to the tropical ocean.

Left Side Highlights
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Eastern France

Aerial views of the patchwork landscapes and vineyards across the Grand Est region shortly after departure.

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Lesser Antilles

Distant sightings of the volcanic island arc stretching toward the south as you enter the Caribbean.

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Guajira Peninsula

The arid, orange-tinted landscapes of northernmost South America meeting the turquoise sea.

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Eastern Cordillera

Dramatic approach over the jagged peaks of the Colombian Andes as the plane descends.

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Bogotá City View

Depending on the landing pattern, a stunning view of the dense urban sprawl tucked against the mountains.

While this side offers the best view of the Bogotá city center during the final approach (if landing from the south), be prepared for significant sun glare throughout the 11-hour daytime flight. Keep your window shade partially closed over the Atlantic to manage cabin heat.

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Route Information

Distance: 9,087 km (5,646 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 41 min

Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)

Route Type: International

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