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HAV → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from José Martí International Airport (Havana) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views of Havana's historic center during departure and a breathtaking perspective of the Bogota skyline and the Monserrate hill during the final approach into El Dorado.
Old Havana and Malecón
Immediately after takeoff, witness the historic fortifications, the dense urban grid of Habana Vieja, and the famous coastal drive.
Archipiélago de los Canarreos
As the plane heads south, look down at the turquoise waters and white sand keys scattered south of mainland Cuba.
Gulf of Urabá
The point where the Caribbean meets the South American continent, showing the transition from blue sea to lush Colombian mangroves.
Cordillera Oriental
Stunning views of the eastern branch of the Colombian Andes as the aircraft begins its descent toward the high-altitude plateau.
Monserrate Hill
On final approach to Bogota, the left side typically faces the mountain range that borders the city, featuring the famous white church at the summit.
Book a window seat on the left (A/B) for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. This side is superior for photography of the Havana skyline upon departure. During the BOG approach, keep your camera ready for the contrast between the dense city and the green Andean mountains.
Port of Mariel
View the massive industrial cranes and container terminals of Cuba's primary deep-water port west of the capital.
Panama Canal Entrance
Depending on the specific airway, you can often see the Caribbean entrance to the canal and the line of ships waiting to transit.
The Darién Gap
A rare view of one of the world's most impenetrable rainforests, bridging the gap between Panama and Colombia.
Nevado del Ruiz
On clear days, look far to the west during the descent to spot the snow-capped volcanic peaks of the Central Andean range.
Bogota Savannah
The flat, high-altitude agricultural plains surrounding the capital, dotted with greenhouses and small reservoirs.
The right side (K/L) is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Pacific horizon in the distance. If the flight path takes a more westerly route over the Caribbean, look for the San Andres and Providencia islands which appear as tiny gems in the 'Sea of Seven Colors'.
Distance: 2,219 km (1,379 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 58 min
Departure: HAV (22.989200592041016, -82.40910339355469)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: International
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