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VGZ → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Villa Garzón Airport (Villa Garzon) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for observing the dramatic ascent from the Amazonian foothills into the high Andes, featuring views of the Magdalena River valley and the snow-capped peaks of the Central Cordillera in the distance.
Macizo Colombiano
View the rugged 'Colombian Massif' where the Andes split into three distinct ranges, showcasing some of the country's most complex terrain.
Upper Magdalena Valley
Follow the winding path of Colombia's most important river as it carves through deep valleys between the Eastern and Central Cordilleras.
Nevado del Huila
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peak of Colombia's highest volcano is visible to the northwest during the middle of the flight.
Sumapaz Páramo
Witness the unique high-altitude ecosystem of the world's largest alpine tundra just south of the Bogotá plateau.
Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the afternoon clouds that frequently shroud the Andean peaks. Sit on the left to see the transition from tropical rainforest to high-altitude moorland (páramo). Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes after takeoff for the most dramatic mountain vistas.
Putumayo Rainforest
Immediately after takeoff, enjoy a bird's-eye view of the dense, lush Amazonian canopy stretching toward the horizon.
Eastern Cordillera Ridges
See the sharp, folded ridges of the mountains that form the eastern boundary of the Colombian highlands.
Bogotá South & Usme
During the final descent, get a close-up view of the dense urban sprawl and brick architecture climbing the hills of southern Bogotá.
Sabana de Bogotá
A sweeping view of the high-altitude plateau and the extensive greenhouse flower farms that surround the capital city.
Choose the right side if you are interested in the transition from the Amazon basin to the urban density of the capital. This side often provides a more direct view of the city skyline if the plane approaches El Dorado from the south. Afternoon flights on this side may experience significant glare from the sun.
Distance: 496 km (308 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: VGZ (0.978767, -76.6056)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: Domestic
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