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PEI → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Matecaña International Airport (Pereira) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the snow-capped Los Nevados National Park, including the active Nevado del Ruiz, and offers a wider panorama of the Magdalena River valley.
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Nevado del Ruiz
Witness the steaming crater of this active volcano, often emitting ash plumes against the sky.
Nevado de Santa Isabel
A stunning glacier-capped peak nestled within the Central Cordillera of the Colombian Andes.
Magdalena River
Aerial view of Colombia's longest river winding through the deep valley between the mountain ranges.
Bogota Savanna
The high-altitude plateau reveals a patchwork of emerald green pastures and flower farms on approach.
Andean Cloud Forests
Dense, misty forests clinging to the steep ridges of the Cordillera Central.
Book a flight before 9:00 AM for the highest probability of clear skies over the volcanoes. After takeoff from PEI, the Nevado del Ruiz usually appears within 10-15 minutes on the left. Choose a seat behind the wing to capture the scale of the mountains without engine obstruction.
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Nevado del Tolima
View of the striking, near-perfect symmetrical cone of this snow-capped stratovolcano.
Ibagué Outskirts
Spot the edges of the 'Musical Capital of Colombia' at the foot of the mountains.
Magdalena Valley
Broad vistas of the tropical valley floor separating the Central and Eastern ranges.
Bogota Cityscape
Panoramic views of the dense southern and central districts of the capital, including Monserrate Hill.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the Eastern Cordillera. During the descent into El Dorado, you will often fly parallel to the mountains, offering great views of the city's urban sprawl against the hills.
Book Hotels in BogotaDistance: 177 km (110 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: PEI (4.81267, -75.7395)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: Domestic
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