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UIB → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from El Caraño Airport (Quibdo) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the snow-capped volcanoes of the Cordillera Central and a more dramatic perspective of the urban sprawl of Bogota against the Eastern Andes during the descent.
Atrato River
Watch the massive, winding Atrato River snake through the dense Chocó rainforest immediately after takeoff from Quibdo.
Western Cordillera
Cross the cloud-shrouded peaks of the Cordillera Occidental, representing the first major mountain barrier on the route.
Los Nevados National Park
On clear days, see the majestic snow-capped peaks of Nevado del Ruiz and Nevado de Santa Isabel in the Central Andes.
Magdalena River
View Colombia's principal river as it cuts a wide, brown path through the tropical valley floor between the central and eastern ranges.
Northern Bogota
As the plane turns for final approach, enjoy sweeping views of the northern residential districts and the Guaymaral airport area.
Sit on the left (Seat A) for the best chance to see the snow-capped volcanoes. Morning flights are essential, as the Chocó jungle and the Andean peaks typically gather heavy cloud cover by noon. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes into the flight for the Cordillera Central crossing.
Chocó Rainforest
Observe one of the most biodiverse and densest jungle canopies on the planet stretching toward the Pacific horizon.
Coffee Triangle
Glimpse the rolling green hills of the Eje Cafetero, characterized by steep valleys and vibrant agricultural patterns.
Nevado del Tolima
Look for the sharp, conical peak of the Tolima volcano rising above the clouds to the south of the flight path.
Sabana de Bogotá
As you descend, the high-altitude plateau reveals a patchwork of greenhouses (flower farms) and dairy pastures.
The right side (Seat F) is excellent for observing the sheer density of the Chocó jungle. If the flight approaches Bogota from the south due to wind patterns, this side may offer a closer look at the city's industrial south and the Tequendama Falls region.
Distance: 297 km (185 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: UIB (5.69076, -76.6412)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: Domestic
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