The right side offers the more dramatic terrain throughout the flight: Bogotá's eastern mountain wall at takeoff and Medellín's steep valley flank at landing, both close and visually striking, while the left side faces flatter, less distinctive terrain during the same phases.
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Flight Path
Bogota to Medellin is 144 miles (232 km), a flight of about 45 minutes.
Central Cordillera of the Andes, cloud-forested ridgelines, and the upper Magdalena/Cauca river drainage basins beneath scattered cumulus
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOG
RIGHTDeparting Bogotá on a northwest heading, the Cerros Orientales (the steep mountain wall bordering the city to the east) stay prominently visible off the right side during the initial climb, along with the sprawl of eastern Bogotá at the base of those slopes. The left side shows mostly the flatter savanna and western edge of the plateau, which is comparatively featureless.
Landing at EOH
RIGHTOn approach into Olaya Herrera, the aircraft descends into the narrow Aburrá Valley, and the eastern valley wall—covered in dense green ridgelines and dotted with hillside barrios—looms close on the right side as the plane lines up with runway 02/20. The valley's eastern slopes are steeper and more visually dramatic than the western side, which is often in shadow during afternoon arrivals.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Eldorado International (BOG) to Olaya Herrera (EOH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bogota to Medellin. The right side offers the more dramatic terrain throughout the flight: Bogotá's eastern mountain wall at takeoff and Medellín's steep valley flank at landing, both close and visually striking, while the left side faces flatter, less distinctive terrain during the same phases.
What can I see during takeoff from Eldorado International in Bogota?
During takeoff from Eldorado International (BOG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Bogotá on a northwest heading, the Cerros Orientales (the steep mountain wall bordering the city to the east) stay prominently visible off the right side during the initial climb, along with the sprawl of eastern Bogotá at the base of those slopes. The left side shows mostly the flatter savanna and western edge of the plateau, which is comparatively featureless. Notable sights include: Cerros Orientales, Bogotá savanna plateau, eastern Bogotá neighborhoods, Monserrate/Guadalupe hills.
What can I see when landing at Olaya Herrera in Medellin?
When landing at Olaya Herrera (EOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Olaya Herrera, the aircraft descends into the narrow Aburrá Valley, and the eastern valley wall—covered in dense green ridgelines and dotted with hillside barrios—looms close on the right side as the plane lines up with runway 02/20. The valley's eastern slopes are steeper and more visually dramatic than the western side, which is often in shadow during afternoon arrivals. Notable sights include: Aburrá Valley eastern ridgeline, Medellín's hillside comunas, Central Cordillera slopes, Olaya Herrera valley floor.
How long is the flight from Bogota to Medellin?
The flight from Eldorado International (BOG) to Olaya Herrera (EOH) takes about 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 144 miles (232 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bogota to Medellin flight path pass over?
Central Cordillera of the Andes, cloud-forested ridgelines, and the upper Magdalena/Cauca river drainage basins beneath scattered cumulus