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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior for this route as it offers the most dramatic views of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the rising peaks of the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes during the descent into Bogota.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Deep Gulf Crossing

Expansive views of the deep blue Gulf of Mexico shortly after departing the Texas coastline.

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Caribbean Archipelago

Visuals of the remote cays and turquoise waters near the San Andres and Providencia islands.

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Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

On clear days, see the world's highest coastal mountain range with snow-capped peaks rising from the sea.

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Magdalena River

The winding path of Colombia's principal river as it carves through the tropical lowlands toward the interior.

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Monserrate & Bogota

Panoramic views of the high-altitude savanna and the eastern mountains flanking the capital city on final approach.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. The descent into Bogota is the highlight; watch for the sudden transition from lush tropical greens to the rugged, high-altitude brown and grey tones of the Andes. Cloud cover is common over the Colombian coast, so keep your camera ready for gaps in the overcast.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Galveston Barrier Islands

Clear views of the Texas coastline and the intricate patterns of the Galveston Bay area upon departure.

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Yucatan Coastline

The flight path often clips the western edge of the Yucatan, offering views of dense Mexican jungles.

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Central American Volcanic Arc

Distant silhouettes of the volcanic peaks stretching across Honduras and Nicaragua.

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Isthmus of Panama

Vistas of the narrow land bridge connecting the Americas and the shipping lanes of the Caribbean.

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Western Cordillera

Rugged, less populated mountain ridges of the western Colombian Andes during the mid-flight descent phase.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Pacific horizon as you enter South American airspace. Keep an eye out for the Panama coastline; while you won't see the canal directly, the narrowness of the continent is visually striking from 35,000 feet.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,585 km (2,228 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 13 min

Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)

Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)

Route Type: International

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