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SAL → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the volcanic landscapes of El Salvador and Nicaragua, including the iconic Ometepe Island, plus the northern approach to the Colombian Andes.
Salvadoran Volcanic Arc
Shortly after takeoff, view the impressive peaks of the San Vicente and San Miguel volcanoes lining the coast.
Lake Nicaragua
A stunning view of the largest lake in Central America, featuring the twin volcanic peaks of Ometepe Island.
Talamanca Range
The high mountain ridges of Costa Rica and Panama often emerge above the cloud layer during the mid-flight segment.
Medellín Surroundings
As the flight enters Colombian airspace, look for the deep valleys and rugged terrain of the Antioquia department.
Sabana de Bogotá
During the descent, enjoy the high-altitude green plateau and greenhouse clusters surrounding the Colombian capital.
Opt for a morning flight to catch the volcanoes before tropical clouds accumulate in the afternoon. This side also avoids direct sun glare on Southbound routes during the early hours, making photography of Lake Nicaragua much clearer.
Nicoya Peninsula
The rugged and beautiful coastline of Costa Rica's Pacific side is often visible during the transition to the South.
Gulf of Panama
Observe the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal and the numerous container ships anchored in the bay.
Chocó Rainforest
View one of the most biodiverse and rainiest regions on Earth as you cross into the South American continent.
Western Cordillera
The first of the three Andean ranges in Colombia provides dramatic vertical relief and jagged ridges.
Pacific Sunset
On evening flights, the right side offers spectacular sunsets over the open Pacific Ocean horizon.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Pacific. If the flight path tracks closer to the coast, keep an eye out for the Pearl Islands in the Gulf of Panama roughly midway through the journey.
Distance: 1,902 km (1,182 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: International
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