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SJU → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (San Juan) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior view of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta's snow-capped peaks and the vast Magdalena River valley during the descent into the Andes.
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Puerto Rico West Coast
Aerial perspective of the western shoreline and the Mona Passage as the plane leaves the island's airspace.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The world's highest coastal mountain range, featuring dramatic vertical relief and snow-capped peaks near the Caribbean coast.
Magdalena River
Colombia's principal river snaking through the tropical valley, visible for a significant portion of the descent.
Sabana de Bogota
The high-altitude plateau opens up to reveal the massive urban sprawl of the Colombian capital surrounded by green mountains.
The Right Side is the clear winner for geographic landmarks. Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours into the flight, keep a sharp eye out for the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta peaks. On arrival, the right side often provides a clearer view of the city center if the flight approaches from the north.
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Old San Juan
Immediate views of the San Cristobal and El Morro fortresses guarding the entrance to San Juan Bay upon takeoff.
Caribbean Basin
Crossing the deep blue waters of the Caribbean Sea with occasional views of cargo ships and distant island outlines.
Eastern Cordillera
Dramatic views of the rugged ridges of the Colombian Andes as the flight aligns for the final approach into Bogota.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides the best perspective of the San Juan coastline during the initial climb. For the arrival, expect views of the high-altitude paramo ecosystems shortly before landing.
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Get eSIMs for ColombiaDistance: 1,765 km (1,097 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 21 min
Departure: SJU (18.4393997192, -66.0018005371)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: International
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