The descent offers panoramic views of the Rionegro plateau, featuring lush green hills, local flower nurseries, and the misty peaks of the Andes surrounding the airport.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular parade of the Andes Mountains, featuring the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca and the famous 'Avenue of the Volcanoes' in Ecuador, including iconic peaks like Chimborazo and Cotopaxi.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the world's highest coastal mountain range, which is the absolute highlight of this route. As the plane heads south, you also get expansive views of the Eastern Cordillera and the lush plateau of the Rionegro valley.
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.
The right side is the definitive choice for this route, providing an unparalleled perspective of the towering Central Cordillera and the majestic snow-capped peaks of Los Nevados National Natural Park.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the iconic view of the Johnny Cay sandbar upon departure from San Andres and the spectacular Peñol-Guatapé reservoir during the descent into Rionegro.
The left side offers a stunning sequence of Colombia's diverse geography, starting with the towering Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta peaks and ending with the iconic Peñol Rock during the descent into the Antioquian highlands.
The left side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, including the volcanic peaks of Nicaragua, the massive Lake Nicaragua, a clear view of the Panama Canal, and the impressive Panama City skyline before the final mountain approach into Medellin.
The right side provides the most iconic views of the flight, including the sprawling cityscape of Bogota upon takeoff and the breathtaking turquoise patterns of the Guatapé reservoir during the descent into Rionegro.
The Left Side is the winner for this route as it offers a more dramatic perspective of the Venezuelan coastal mountain ranges and the spectacular transition into the heart of the Colombian Andes.
The right side offers a superior mix of iconic urban landscapes during departure from New York and stunning tropical mountain views upon arrival in Colombia, including a higher probability of seeing the Manhattan skyline and the lush ridges of the Andes.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Caribbean coastline and the Rosario Islands upon departure, followed by the most dramatic mountain scenery and potential views of the Guatapé reservoir during the descent into the Andes.
The left side offers a superior sequence of views, starting with the vibrant turquoise waters of the Florida Keys and the Cuban coastline, followed by a dramatic approach over the Magdalena River and the lush, jagged peaks of the Colombian Andes.