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GIG → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Brazilian coastline upon departure and a more dramatic reveal of the Andean peaks during the descent into Bogota.
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Guanabara Bay
Stunning aerial views of Rio's coastline and the Atlantic entrance immediately after takeoff from GIG.
Serra da Mantiqueira
Lush green mountain ranges of southeastern Brazil visible as the plane heads northwest.
Amazon Rainforest
Hours of flying over the world's largest tropical rainforest, showing its vastness and intricate river networks.
Andean Cordillera
The dramatic transition from the flat Amazon basin to the jagged, high-altitude peaks of the Colombian Andes.
Bogota Savannah
The high-altitude plateau where Bogota sits, surrounded by mountains as the flight nears its destination.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the sunset if you are on an afternoon flight, as the plane travels northwest. It also provides the best views of the high Andes peaks rising from the jungle during the final hour of flight. Avoid seats over the wing to capture clear photos of the deep green Amazon canopy.
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Rio Urban View
Potential views of the Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain depending on the flight's departure path.
Brazilian Cerrado
The vast tropical savanna ecoregion of Central Brazil, characterized by unique vegetation patterns.
Rio Negro & Amazon Rivers
Aerial perspectives of the massive river systems and the distinct color differences between sediment-rich and blackwater rivers.
Andean Cloud Forests
The misty, high-altitude forests that cling to the eastern slopes of the Colombian mountains.
Northern Bogota
Clear views of the dense urban expansion and suburban areas of Bogota during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. It often provides a better angle for seeing the urban density of Rio de Janeiro during the initial climb. During descent into BOG, the right side gives an excellent view of the flat plateau that the city occupies at 2,600 meters altitude.
Book Hotels in BogotaDistance: 4,541 km (2,822 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 21 min
Departure: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: International
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