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Flight time11h 30m
Distance5,494
Heading264° → 218°

Amsterdam to Bogota is 5,494 miles (8,841 km), a flight of about 11 hours 30 minutes.

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LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.5 right

While the right side wins at Schiphol departure, the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff: the Andes approach into Bogota is one of the most visually striking airport descents in South America, with the abrupt cordillera escarpment rising directly beside the aircraft. Over the Atlantic the views are comparable on both sides, but the left side also catches the northern coast of Venezuela and Colombian lowlands during the final approach corridor.

Takeoff · AMSRIGHTAmsterdam city center and canal ring, North Sea Canal, IJmeer/IJsselmeer to the east
Landing · BOGLEFTEastern Andes cordillera escarpment, Monserrate and Guadalupe peaks above Bogota, Bogota urban grid on the savanna

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The route crosses the English Channel, then tracks southwest over the Bay of Biscay and the Canary Islands region in the eastern Atlantic. The mid-Atlantic crossing passes near the Cape Verde Islands. Landfall occurs over the Venezuelan or Colombian Caribbean coast, crossing the Llanos grasslands before climbing onto the Bogota savanna. The Andes are visible well before landing.

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Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Amsterdam (right side) — Amsterdam city center and canal ring, North Sea Canal (Noordzeekanaal), IJmeer/IJsselmeer to the east, polder grid patterns of North Holland

Takeoff from AMS

RIGHT

Schiphol's most common departure runway is 36C/36L heading north, which puts Amsterdam city center and the IJ waterway on the right side. You'll also see the patchwork of polders and the North Sea Canal stretching east toward the city.

Amsterdam city center and canal ringNorth Sea CanalIJmeer/IJsselmeer to the eastpolder grid patterns of North Holland
Aerial window seat view during landing at Bogota (left side) — Eastern Andes cordillera escarpment, Monserrate and Guadalupe peaks above Bogota, Bogota urban grid on the savanna, Sabana de Bogota plateau

Landing at BOG

LEFT

El Dorado airport sits on the Bogota savanna at 8,360 ft elevation. Runway 13L/13R approaches from the northwest, putting the Eastern Andes cordillera and Bogota's urban sprawl on the left side during descent. The dramatic escarpment of Monserrate and the city grid below it are clearly visible.

Eastern Andes cordillera escarpmentMonserrate and Guadalupe peaks above BogotaBogota urban grid on the savannaSabana de Bogota plateau

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Eldorado International (BOG)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Bogota. While the right side wins at Schiphol departure, the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff: the Andes approach into Bogota is one of the most visually striking airport descents in South America, with the abrupt cordillera escarpment rising directly beside the aircraft. Over the Atlantic the views are comparable on both sides, but the left side also catches the northern coast of Venezuela and Colombian lowlands during the final approach corridor.

What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?

During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol's most common departure runway is 36C/36L heading north, which puts Amsterdam city center and the IJ waterway on the right side. You'll also see the patchwork of polders and the North Sea Canal stretching east toward the city. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city center and canal ring, North Sea Canal (Noordzeekanaal), IJmeer/IJsselmeer to the east, polder grid patterns of North Holland.

What can I see when landing at Eldorado International in Bogota?

When landing at Eldorado International (BOG), sit on the Left side for the best views. El Dorado airport sits on the Bogota savanna at 8,360 ft elevation. Runway 13L/13R approaches from the northwest, putting the Eastern Andes cordillera and Bogota's urban sprawl on the left side during descent. The dramatic escarpment of Monserrate and the city grid below it are clearly visible. Notable sights include: Eastern Andes cordillera escarpment, Monserrate and Guadalupe peaks above Bogota, Bogota urban grid on the savanna, Sabana de Bogota plateau.

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Bogota?

The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Eldorado International (BOG) takes about 11 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,494 miles (8,841 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Amsterdam to Bogota flight path pass over?

The route crosses the English Channel, then tracks southwest over the Bay of Biscay and the Canary Islands region in the eastern Atlantic. The mid-Atlantic crossing passes near the Cape Verde Islands. Landfall occurs over the Venezuelan or Colombian Caribbean coast, crossing the Llanos grasslands before climbing onto the Bogota savanna. The Andes are visible well before landing.