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GYE → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (Guayaquil) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the 'Avenue of the Volcanoes' in Ecuador and the towering central peaks of the Colombian Andes during the descent.
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Chimborazo Volcano
Ecuador's highest peak and the point on Earth closest to the sun, visible shortly after departure.
Cotopaxi Volcano
The world-famous, near-perfect snow-capped cone of one of the highest active volcanoes.
Quito Valley
A distant view of the capital city nestled between the Pichincha volcano and the Andean ridges.
Cordillera Central
The rugged heart of the Colombian Andes, featuring deep valleys and high-altitude paramos.
Monserrate Hill
The iconic pilgrimage site overlooking Bogota as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.
Book a window on the right side for morning flights to avoid the glare and see the volcanoes illuminated by the sun. This side is essential for seeing the dramatic contrast between the high peaks and the urban sprawl of Bogota during the approach.
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Guayas River Estuary
Immediate views after takeoff of the massive river system and the port city of Guayaquil.
Pacific Coastline
Distant views of the Ecuadorian and Colombian coastlines and the vast Pacific horizon.
Chocó Rainforest
One of the most biodiverse and densest green regions on Earth, visible as you cross into Colombia.
Western Bogota
Views of the industrial outskirts and the vast high-altitude plateau known as the Sabana de Bogotá.
The left side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Pacific. It often remains clearer than the mountain side, offering better views of the dense Colombian jungles near the border.
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Get eSIMs for ColombiaDistance: 994 km (618 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: GYE (-2.15741991997, -79.88359832760001)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: International
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