Left side wins both ends of the flight. At departure you get the Andes and Bogota, and at arrival you get the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. During the cruise over the Caribbean and southeastern US the views are more symmetric, but the bookend moments strongly favor the left.
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Flight Path
Bogota to Newark is 2,487 miles (4,002 km), a flight of about 5 hours 45 minutes.
After leaving Colombia the route typically crosses the Caribbean Sea north of Venezuela, then passes over the eastern tip of Cuba or Hispaniola, then over the Bahamas island chain which is clearly visible as shallow turquoise water and white sand cays from cruise altitude, then up the US East Coast over the Carolinas and Virginia before descending into the New York area
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOG
LEFTEl Dorado's primary departure runway 13R/31L means northbound departures typically head northeast, putting the Eastern Cordillera and the Bogota savanna on the left side. You get a clear look at the city spread across the sabana with the Andes rising sharply to the east.
Landing at EWR
LEFTApproaching EWR from the south on the typical runway 22L/22R configuration, or from the southwest on runway 29, the left side faces Manhattan and the Hudson River. You get a direct view of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson, and Upper New York Bay as you descend over New Jersey.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Eldorado International (BOG) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bogota to Newark. Left side wins both ends of the flight. At departure you get the Andes and Bogota, and at arrival you get the Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. During the cruise over the Caribbean and southeastern US the views are more symmetric, but the bookend moments strongly favor the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Eldorado International in Bogota?
During takeoff from Eldorado International (BOG), sit on the Left side for the best views. El Dorado's primary departure runway 13R/31L means northbound departures typically head northeast, putting the Eastern Cordillera and the Bogota savanna on the left side. You get a clear look at the city spread across the sabana with the Andes rising sharply to the east. Notable sights include: Eastern Cordillera ridge line east of Bogota, Bogota urban grid across the sabana, Cerros de Guadalupe and Monserrate peaks above the city, Torca wetlands north of the city.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching EWR from the south on the typical runway 22L/22R configuration, or from the southwest on runway 29, the left side faces Manhattan and the Hudson River. You get a direct view of the Manhattan skyline, the Hudson, and Upper New York Bay as you descend over New Jersey. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay and the Statue of Liberty, Newark Bay and Port Newark container terminal, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in the distance.
How long is the flight from Bogota to Newark?
The flight from Eldorado International (BOG) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 5 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,487 miles (4,002 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bogota to Newark flight path pass over?
After leaving Colombia the route typically crosses the Caribbean Sea north of Venezuela, then passes over the eastern tip of Cuba or Hispaniola, then over the Bahamas island chain which is clearly visible as shallow turquoise water and white sand cays from cruise altitude, then up the US East Coast over the Carolinas and Virginia before descending into the New York area