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RCH → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Almirante Padilla Airport (Rio Hacha) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world's highest coastal mountain range, featuring snow-capped peaks visible shortly after departure from the coast.
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Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The dramatic sight of isolated, snow-capped peaks like Pico Cristóbal Colón rising nearly 5,700 meters above the Caribbean Sea.
Serranía del Perijá
The rugged mountain range that defines the border between Colombia and Venezuela, visible as the plane heads south.
Embalse del Tominé
A sprawling blue reservoir located just north of Bogotá, signaling the entry into the high-altitude savanna.
Bogotá Cityscape
On a standard northern approach, the left side provides a sprawling view of the capital's dense urban layout and the eastern hills.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the snow peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Ensure your window is clean, as the contrast between the tropical coast and the glacier-topped mountains is a rare photographic opportunity. The view of Bogotá on approach is best when the plane lands from the north.
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Caribbean Coastline
Aerial views of the Riohacha shoreline and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean immediately after takeoff.
Magdalena River
The winding course of Colombia's principal river as it snakes through the wide tropical valley toward the sea.
Central Cordillera
Distant views of the Central Andes range, occasionally revealing the peaks of Los Nevados on very clear days.
Sabana Greenhouses
The vast white geometric patterns of plastic greenhouses used for Colombia's world-famous flower industry near the airport.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare from the eastern sun. It offers a broader perspective of the Magdalena Valley's geography. Look out for the massive flower farms on the Sabana de Bogotá just minutes before touchdown, which look like a sea of white patches from above.
Book Hotels in BogotaDistance: 771 km (479 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: RCH (11.5262, -72.926)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: Domestic
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