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IBE → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Perales Airport (Ibague) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic snow-capped Nevado del Tolima shortly after takeoff and a more scenic entry into the Bogota Savanna.
Nevado del Tolima
Dramatic views of the snow-capped volcanic peak visible to the northwest immediately after departing Perales Airport.
Central Cordillera
Rugged, high-altitude mountain terrain with deep green ridges as the plane climbs over the Andean range.
Bogota Savanna
The transition from mountain peaks to the vast, flat plateau of the savanna, characterized by extensive agricultural greenhouses.
North Bogota Approach
Views of the residential north and the Suba Hills during the descent into El Dorado International Airport.
Book an early morning flight (before 8:00 AM) for the highest chance of seeing the Nevado del Tolima without cloud cover. The volcano appears almost immediately after takeoff to the north. Keep your camera ready as this flight is extremely short, usually under 30 minutes.
Magdalena River
A clear view of Colombia's most important river as the aircraft crosses the valley between the mountain ranges.
Girardot and Flandes
Distinguishable views of the hot-climate resort towns and the iron bridges crossing the Magdalena River.
Sumapaz Paramo
Distant glimpses of the world's largest paramo ecosystem located to the south of the Bogota plateau.
Bogota Skyline
Excellent views of the dense urban center and the southern sectors of the city during the final landing sequence.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the morning sun. It provides a better sense of the city's massive urban scale as you approach Bogota from the southwest. Look for the distinct change in temperature reflected in the vegetation below.
Distance: 114 km (71 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 min
Departure: IBE (4.42161, -75.1333)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: Domestic
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