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JFK → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most diverse scenery, including the Manhattan skyline during departure, the US East Coast shoreline, the heart of Cuba, and the dramatic descent over the Magdalena River valley into the Andes.
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NYC Skyline
Post-takeoff views of the Manhattan skyline and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge if the flight path loops west.
US East Coast
Aerial perspective of the Jersey Shore, Delaware Bay, and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Central Cuba
Cross over the lush green landscapes and northern coastline of central Cuba midway through the journey.
Cartagena Coast
Views of the Colombian coastline near Cartagena, featuring a mix of modern skyscrapers and historical fortifications.
Magdalena River
The massive, winding Magdalena River is visible during the descent, carving through the tropical valley floor.
This is the 'land-side' for most of the trip. Opt for this side on afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Andes during the descent into Bogota. Be aware that the high-altitude plateau of Bogota is often cloudy; watch the terrain change rapidly from tropical jungle to high-altitude savannah during the final 30 minutes.
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Atlantic Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic as the flight tracks south-southeast from the New York coast.
Outer Bahamas
Bird's-eye view of the stunning turquoise waters and coral reefs of the eastern Bahamian cays.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
If visibility is clear, the world's highest coastal mountain range is visible upon entering Colombian airspace.
Caribbean Sunrise
On early morning flights, the left side provides a front-row seat to the sun rising over the Caribbean Sea.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the afternoon sun. Watch for the dramatic change in water color when crossing the Great Bahama Bank. As you approach Bogota, look for the sharp ridges of the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes.
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Get eSIMs for ColombiaDistance: 3,996 km (2,483 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 42 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: International
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