MDE → BOG

Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir

Shortly after takeoff, look back to see the sprawling blue bays of this massive man-made lake.

Magdalena River

Cross the wide, winding artery of Colombia as the flight traverses the valley between the mountain ranges.

Eastern Cordillera

Witness the dramatic rise of the Andes as the plane climbs toward the high-altitude plateau of Bogotá.

Bogotá Cityscape

A dense, red-brick urban carpet that stretches for miles, perfectly visible during the descent.

Monserrate & Guadalupe

Spot the famous hilltop churches overlooking the city just before touching down at El Dorado.

Valle de Aburrá

If the flight departs to the north and turns, catch a glimpse of the Medellín metropolitan area tucked in its narrow valley.

Nevado del Ruiz

On clear days, the distant snow-capped peak of this active volcano is visible to the south-southwest.

Central Cordillera

Fly over the rugged, coffee-growing highlands characterized by deep green ridges and steep slopes.

Sabana de Bogotá

The high-altitude flatlands reveal a patchwork of greenhouses and dairy farms just before landing.

BOG West Approach

Views of the airport's massive logistics hubs and the Funza/Mosquera suburbs.