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PUJ → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Punta Cana International Airport (Punta Cana) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the dramatic ridge lines of the Eastern Cordillera during the descent into Bogota.
Saona Island
Shortly after takeoff from PUJ, look down to see the white sands and turquoise waters of this protected nature reserve.
Caribbean Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Caribbean Sea as the flight heads south towards South America.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The world's highest coastal mountain range, featuring snow-capped peaks visible from the tropical coastline.
Eastern Cordillera
Dramatic views of the rugged Andean mountain folds as the aircraft climbs over the Colombian mainland.
Sabana de Bogota
The high-altitude plateau reveals a patchwork of greenhouses and urban sprawl during the final approach.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side to keep the sun behind the aircraft while viewing the Sierra Nevada. Keep your camera ready about 60-70 minutes into the flight for the best mountain views. Cloud cover is common over the Andes, so early morning departures offer the clearest visibility.
Beata Island
The southernmost point of Hispaniola, appearing as a small speck in the vast Caribbean waters.
Magdalena River
The artery of Colombia, visible as a massive winding brown ribbon snaking through the tropical valley.
Central Cordillera
Distant views of the volcanic peaks of the central Andean range across the Magdalena valley.
Zipaquira Region
View the rural outskirts and salt-mining regions north of the capital during the landing sequence.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Magdalena Valley. Watch for the distinct change in vegetation from tropical lowlands to high-altitude paramo ecosystems as the plane nears Bogota.
Distance: 1,665 km (1,035 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 13 min
Departure: PUJ (18.567399978599997, -68.36340332030001)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: International
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