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MAD → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more comfortable viewing experience away from the direct sun glare during this westbound flight, providing a stunning perspective of the Bogotá savanna and the Eastern Cordillera during the final descent.
Madrid Skyline
Aerial views of the Cuatro Torres Business Area and the dense urban sprawl of the Spanish capital shortly after takeoff.
Alentejo Plains
The golden, rolling landscapes of southern Portugal visible before the aircraft transitions over the Atlantic Ocean.
The ITCZ
Witness massive, towering cumulus cloud formations characteristic of the Intertropical Convergence Zone over the Atlantic.
Eastern Cordillera
The dramatic rise of the Andes mountains as the aircraft crosses from the Venezuelan border into Colombian airspace.
Sabana de Bogotá
A sweeping view of the high-altitude plateau and the red-brick architecture of the city during the final approach.
Since this is a westbound daytime flight, the left side stays in the shade, significantly reducing window glare and heat. On the approach to El Dorado, this side usually offers the best view of the Monserrate sanctuary and the city center if landing on the 13L/R runways.
Tagus Estuary
A glimpse of the Lisbon coastline and the massive Vasco da Gama bridge as the plane leaves the European continent.
Azores Archipelago
Depending on the specific NAT track, you may spot the volcanic peaks of these islands emerging from the Atlantic.
Caribbean Entry
View the transition from deep ocean blue to the turquoise waters of the Lesser Antilles upon entering the Caribbean.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
On clear northern routes, see the world's highest coastal mountain range and its rare snowy peaks near the sea.
Magdalena River
The winding path of Colombia's principal river as it carves through the tropical valleys toward the Caribbean coast.
Expect intense sun glare for the majority of the flight as the sun moves across the southern sky. Keep your window shade partially closed during the mid-flight crossing, but open it as you reach the South American coast for potential views of the snowy Santa Marta peaks.
Distance: 8,031 km (4,990 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 27 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: International
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