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LET → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport (Leticia) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Amazon River's massive meanders shortly after takeoff and provides a more dramatic view of the Bogota city skyline and the Eastern Cordillera during the descent into the high-altitude savanna.
Amazon River Meanders
Immediately after takeoff from Leticia, witness the colossal curves and brown silty waters of the world's most voluminous river.
Vast Canopy
Look down at an unbroken sea of deep green jungle stretching to the horizon across the Vaupés and Guaviare departments.
Caquetá River
Spot the winding path of this major Amazon tributary cutting through the dense rainforest midway through the flight.
Andean Ascent
Watch the dramatic transition as the flat jungle floor rises abruptly into the rugged, mist-covered peaks of the Eastern Cordillera.
Bogota City View
On the standard approach to El Dorado, the left side typically faces the dense urban sprawl and skyscrapers of the Colombian capital.
For the best experience, book an early morning flight to avoid the frequent afternoon cumulonimbus clouds that can obscure the ground. A seat forward of the wing is ideal to capture the scale of the Amazon River without engine heat distortion. During the final 15 minutes, keep your camera ready for the contrast between the green mountains and the red-brick architecture of Bogota.
Triple Frontier
Catch a glimpse of the unique meeting point where Colombia, Brazil, and Peru converge near the Leticia airport.
Remote Lagoons
Observe hidden blackwater lagoons tucked deep within the jungle that are only accessible by multi-day boat expeditions.
Intertropical Convergence Zone
Witness impressive vertical cloud formations and weather patterns unique to the equatorial regions.
Sabana de Bogota
As the plane levels out over the plateau, view the high-altitude agricultural fields and greenhouses that define the region's landscape.
Monserrate & Guadalupe
Depending on the landing pattern, you may see the famous hilltop sanctuaries guarding the eastern edge of the city.
The right side is excellent for observing the sunlight reflecting off the jungle's water systems during afternoon flights. It offers a more serene view of the rural outskirts of Bogota. If the flight arrives from the north, this side provides the best view of the 'embalses' (reservoirs) that provide water to the capital city.
Distance: 1,094 km (680 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: LET (-4.19355, -69.9432)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: Domestic
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