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MDE → CLO
Which side of the plane to sit from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (Rio Negro) to Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (Cali)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Central and the expansive agricultural beauty of the Cauca River Valley.
Nevado del Ruiz
If weather permits, the majestic snow-capped volcano and its ash plume are often visible to the east.
Los Nevados National Park
High-altitude páramo ecosystems and glacial peaks like Nevado del Tolima dominate the horizon.
The Coffee Triangle
Bird's-eye views of the sprawling urban areas of Pereira and Armenia nestled among rolling hills.
Cauca Valley Sugarcane
The flat, emerald-green patchwork of sugarcane plantations as you approach the Cali region.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the snow-capped peaks of the Central Andes. This side is consistently better for spotting the major volcanoes. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes after takeoff from MDE when the aircraft reaches cruising altitude over the Coffee Axis.
Cordillera Occidental
Rugged and densely forested ridges of the westernmost Andean range.
Pacific Cloud Forests
Deep green valleys and mist-shrouded peaks that separate the interior from the Pacific coast.
Cali Northern Outskirts
Views of the industrial and residential expansion of Yumbo and northern Cali during the descent.
Cauca River Curves
The winding path of the Cauca River as it snakes through the valley floor toward the airport.
The right side is excellent during late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Western Cordillera. It also provides a better view of the final approach into CLO if the wind requires a landing from the north. Look for the sharp contrast between the steep mountains and the perfectly flat valley floor.
Distance: 310 km (193 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: MDE (6.164540000000001, -75.4231)
Arrival: CLO (3.54322, -76.3816)
Route Type: Domestic
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