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UIO → MDE
Which side of the plane to sit from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (Quito) to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (Rio Negro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the massive snow-capped peaks of the Central Cordillera and the towering Cayambe volcano shortly after departure.
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Cayambe Volcano
The massive, glacier-covered volcano that marks the highest point on the Equator, visible shortly after takeoff.
Nevado del Huila
Colombia's highest volcano, standing as a massive snow-capped sentinel mid-flight.
Los Nevados National Park
A stunning chain of volcanic peaks including the active Nevado del Ruiz and the sharp Nevado del Tolima.
Magdalena River
Glimpses of Colombia's principal river winding through the deep valley to the east of the Central Cordillera.
This is the 'Volcano Side'. For the best photography of the snow-capped peaks, choose a morning flight to avoid the haze and build-up of cumulus clouds. Ensure your window is clear, as the high-altitude ice on the peaks is extremely bright against the blue sky.
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Cotacachi Volcano
An extinct volcano in the Western Cordillera visible during the initial climb out of the Quito basin.
Pacific Slopes
The dramatic drop-off where the high Andes meet the cloud-shrouded rainforests of the Pacific lowlands.
Cauca Valley
The wide, fertile agricultural valley nestled between the Western and Central mountain ranges.
Antioquia Highlands
The rugged, green-carpeted mountains of the department of Antioquia as you begin the descent.
Sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the high peaks and the western clouds. Early morning flights (before 9:00 AM) are essential as the Western Cordillera often traps heavy afternoon cloud cover from the Pacific.
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Get eSIMs for ColombiaDistance: 772 km (480 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min
Departure: UIO (-0.129166666667, -78.3575)
Arrival: MDE (6.164540000000001, -75.4231)
Route Type: International
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