Right side wins both ends of the flight. During the long cruise over Central America and Mexico, right-side seats also get periodic views of the Pacific coastline of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico as the route tracks northwest, making it the consistently better side throughout the journey.
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Flight Path
Bogota to Los Angeles is 3,480 miles (5,600 km), a flight of about 8 hours 15 minutes.
The route tracks northwest over the Colombian Andes, then crosses into Panama near the Canal Zone, continues over the Pacific coast of Central America passing Guatemala and El Salvador, crosses southern Mexico including the Sierra Madre del Sur, transits the Baja California Peninsula, and crosses the Pacific briefly before reaching the Southern California coast. The Yucatan Peninsula is visible to the right in the distance depending on exact routing.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOG
RIGHTEl Dorado's primary departure runway 13L/31R means northbound/northwestbound departures head toward the Andes cordillera. On a right-side seat departing northwest, you get a clear view of the Eastern Cordillera rising immediately east of Bogotá, including the distinctive flat-topped Monserrate and Guadalupe peaks directly above the city. The Sabana de Bogotá plateau spreads out below before the terrain drops dramatically into the Magdalena Valley.
Landing at LAX
RIGHTLAX approaches from the east on runways 24L/24R, meaning the aircraft tracks westbound over the Los Angeles Basin before turning over the ocean. Right-side seats get the best view of the LA Basin, downtown Los Angeles skyline, and the Santa Monica Mountains during the descent. As the plane turns final over the Pacific, right-side passengers also see the coastline and Santa Monica Bay clearly.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Eldorado International (BOG) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bogota to Los Angeles. Right side wins both ends of the flight. During the long cruise over Central America and Mexico, right-side seats also get periodic views of the Pacific coastline of Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico as the route tracks northwest, making it the consistently better side throughout the journey.
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. El Dorado's primary departure runway 13L/31R means northbound/northwestbound departures head toward the Andes cordillera. On a right-side seat departing northwest, you get a clear view of the Eastern Cordillera rising immediately east of Bogotá, including the distinctive flat-topped Monserrate and Guadalupe peaks directly above the city. The Sabana de Bogotá plateau spreads out below before the terrain drops dramatically into the Magdalena Valley. Notable sights include: Cerro Monserrate and Cerro Guadalupe above eastern Bogotá, the Sabana de Bogotá plateau, the Eastern Cordillera ridgeline, the urban grid of northern Bogotá.
What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX approaches from the east on runways 24L/24R, meaning the aircraft tracks westbound over the Los Angeles Basin before turning over the ocean. Right-side seats get the best view of the LA Basin, downtown Los Angeles skyline, and the Santa Monica Mountains during the descent. As the plane turns final over the Pacific, right-side passengers also see the coastline and Santa Monica Bay clearly. Notable sights include: Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Santa Monica Mountains, Santa Monica Bay and coastline, the LA Basin urban grid.
How long is the flight from Bogota to Los Angeles?
The flight from Eldorado International (BOG) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 8 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,480 miles (5,600 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bogota to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over the Colombian Andes, then crosses into Panama near the Canal Zone, continues over the Pacific coast of Central America passing Guatemala and El Salvador, crosses southern Mexico including the Sierra Madre del Sur, transits the Baja California Peninsula, and crosses the Pacific briefly before reaching the Southern California coast. The Yucatan Peninsula is visible to the right in the distance depending on exact routing.