About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Eldorado International (BOG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Bogota. While takeoff offers Buenos Aires waterfront views, the landing approach into Bogotá provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Andes mountain range is far more striking than the flat Pampas and river deltas of Argentina. Right-side seats capture the approach to the cordillera and high plateau.
What can I see during takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires?
During takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires waterfront as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the city grid and port infrastructure receding below before heading inland toward the Paraná River system. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires port and city grid, Paraná River delta (visible during climb), Tigre district waterways.
What can I see when landing at Eldorado International in Bogota?
When landing at Eldorado International (BOG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Bogotá. You'll see the Cordillera Central (central range of the Colombian Andes) rising dramatically as you approach, with the high-altitude plateau and surrounding peaks becoming increasingly prominent. Notable sights include: Cordillera Central (Colombian Andes), Bogotá high-altitude plateau (2,640 m elevation), Río Magdalena valley, surrounding mountain peaks and ridges.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Bogota?
The flight from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Eldorado International (BOG) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Buenos Aires to Bogota flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Paraná River system and its extensive wetlands (Iberá Marshes region visible from altitude), then transitions over the Gran Chaco lowlands of Paraguay and northern Argentina. The Río Paraguay and its floodplain are visible in the central portion of the route. As the aircraft approaches Colombia, the terrain gradually rises toward the Andes foothills, with the Río Magdalena valley becoming increasingly prominent. The transition from flat lowlands to mountainous terrain occurs roughly 90 minutes before landing at Bogotá.