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IAH → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
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.
Deep Gulf Crossing
Expansive views of the deep blue Gulf of Mexico shortly after departing the Texas coastline.
Caribbean Archipelago
Visuals of the remote cays and turquoise waters near the San Andres and Providencia islands.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
On clear days, see the world's highest coastal mountain range with snow-capped peaks rising from the sea.
Magdalena River
The winding path of Colombia's principal river as it carves through the tropical lowlands toward the interior.
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.
Galveston Barrier Islands
Clear views of the Texas coastline and the intricate patterns of the Galveston Bay area upon departure.
Yucatan Coastline
The flight path often clips the western edge of the Yucatan, offering views of dense Mexican jungles.
Central American Volcanic Arc
Distant silhouettes of the volcanic peaks stretching across Honduras and Nicaragua.
Isthmus of Panama
Vistas of the narrow land bridge connecting the Americas and the shipping lanes of the Caribbean.
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.
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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