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SMR → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Simón Bolívar International Airport (Santa Marta) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world's highest coastal mountain range, immediately after takeoff, followed by the rugged ridges of the Eastern Andes.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The snow-capped peaks of Pico Colón and Pico Bolívar are visible shortly after takeoff, rising dramatically from the sea.
Ciénaga Grande
Colombia's largest coastal lagoon system, showing a complex network of mangroves and water channels.
Eastern Cordillera
Dramatic views of the high-altitude Andean ridges as the flight progresses toward the center of the country.
Zipaquirá Region
The mountainous area surrounding the famous Salt Cathedral as the plane begins its descent into the Bogota savanna.
Monserrate & Eastern Hills
Depending on the wind direction, views of the iconic sanctuary on the hill overlooking Bogota's city center.
Book an early morning flight (before 9:00 AM) to maximize the chance of seeing the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada before they are obscured by tropical clouds. Sit a few rows behind or in front of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the vertical rise from the Caribbean coast to the Andean peaks.
Santa Marta Coastline
Beautiful views of El Rodadero and the rocky inlets of the Caribbean coast during the initial climb.
Magdalena River
The country's main river artery is often visible winding through the valley between the mountain ranges.
Central Cordillera
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the Los Nevados National Park, including Nevado del Ruiz, can be seen.
Sabana de Bogota
The high-altitude plateau reveals a patchwork of greenhouses and agricultural fields just before landing.
El Dorado Perimeter
A close-up view of the industrial sectors of Funza and Madrid as the plane aligns with the runway.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Magdalena River valley. During the landing phase at BOG, this side usually provides a better perspective of the flat expanse of the savanna and the unique high-altitude wetland ecosystems.
Distance: 714 km (444 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: SMR (11.1196, -74.2306)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: Domestic
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