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MCOBOG

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is superior for its views of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the urban sprawl of Bogotá set against the Eastern Andes.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Everglades & Florida Keys

Aerial perspectives of the massive Florida wetlands and the beginning of the island chain.

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Central Cuban Coast

Bright turquoise waters and coral reefs of the Jardines del Rey archipelago.

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Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

Dramatic view of the world's highest coastal mountain range with peaks reaching 18,000 feet.

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Magdalena River Delta

The mouth of Colombia's largest river as it empties into the Caribbean Sea near Barranquilla.

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Bogotá Cityscape

The dense urban center and the iconic Monserrate sanctuary on the eastern mountainside during descent.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side offers the best vantage point for the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the city skyline during the standard approach into El Dorado International Airport.

Right Side Highlights
7.9
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Florida Gulf Coast

Views of the western Florida coastline and the deep blue of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Western Cuba

The lush, mogote-filled landscapes of the Viñales Valley and the outskirts of Havana.

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Gulf of Urabá

The remote coastal inlet where the dense Darién Gap jungle begins at the Panama border.

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Central Cordillera

Rugged volcanic peaks of the central Andean range visible as the plane enters Colombian airspace.

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Sabana de Bogotá

The high-altitude plateau featuring vast flower greenhouses and agricultural grids before touchdown.

Ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Pacific horizon. It provides an excellent perspective of the Magdalena River valley and the dramatic transition from coastal plains to the high Andes mountains.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,745 km (1,706 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min

Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)

Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)

Route Type: International

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