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MZL → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from La Nubia Airport (Manizales) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the Los Nevados National Natural Park, including the active Nevado del Ruiz volcano, making it the premier choice for this short Andean crossing.
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Nevado del Ruiz
The star of the route, this massive active volcano often emits a plume of steam and ash from its crater.
Nevado de Santa Isabel
Spot the rare equatorial glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Central Andes shortly after departure.
Páramo Ecosystem
Look down at the unique high-altitude moorlands and lagoons located between the volcanic peaks.
Southern Bogota Expansion
View the massive urban density of Soacha and the southern districts as the plane turns for its final descent.
Early morning flights (before 8:00 AM) are essential to see the volcanoes before they are obscured by afternoon clouds. Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes of flight, as the proximity to the peaks is breathtaking. For the best photography, ensure your window is clean, as the aircraft flies at a relatively low altitude on this short hop.
Book Hotels in BogotaManizales Ridges
Immediately after takeoff, see the city's unique topography built atop steep mountain ridges.
Magdalena River
Witness the silver thread of Colombia's principal river as it winds through the tropical valley floor.
Eastern Cordillera Ascent
Observe the dramatic rise of the second mountain range as the aircraft approaches the Bogota savanna.
Facatativá Plateau
See the high-altitude agricultural fields and greenhouses that define the outskirts of the capital.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. This side is better for seeing the grid-like urban planning of North Bogota during the final approach into El Dorado. Keep an eye out for the transition from the tropical Magdalena valley to the cool highland plateau.
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Get eSIMs for ColombiaDistance: 150 km (93 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 15 min
Departure: MZL (5.0296, -75.4647)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: Domestic
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