The right side wins because it captures the Andean terrain during departure from Bogota and the dramatic volcanic peaks near Mexico City during arrival, while the left side offers mostly urban sprawl and open water with no major landmarks.
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Flight Path
Bogota to Mexico City is 1,963 miles (3,159 km), a flight of about 4 hours 45 minutes.
Caribbean Sea, Yucatan Peninsula coastline, Gulf of Mexico waters
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BOG
RIGHTDeparting BOG on the northwest-bound runway, the eastern cordillera and the green ridges surrounding the Bogota savanna sit close on the right side of the aircraft as it climbs out. The left side mostly shows the flatter western edge of the Bogota plateau, which is less dramatic.
Landing at MEX
RIGHTOn approach into Mexico City from the south or southeast, the snow-capped volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl are typically visible off the right side of the aircraft before the final turn onto the runway. The left side during descent mostly shows the dense, flat urban sprawl of the Valley of Mexico without a comparable natural landmark.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Eldorado International (BOG) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bogota to Mexico City. The right side wins because it captures the Andean terrain during departure from Bogota and the dramatic volcanic peaks near Mexico City during arrival, while the left side offers mostly urban sprawl and open water with no major landmarks.
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 BOG on the northwest-bound runway, the eastern cordillera and the green ridges surrounding the Bogota savanna sit close on the right side of the aircraft as it climbs out. The left side mostly shows the flatter western edge of the Bogota plateau, which is less dramatic. Notable sights include: Cerros Orientales (Bogota's eastern hills), Bogota savanna, Andean foothills, Bogota city grid.
What can I see when landing at Licenciado Benito Juarez International in Mexico City?
When landing at Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Mexico City from the south or southeast, the snow-capped volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl are typically visible off the right side of the aircraft before the final turn onto the runway. The left side during descent mostly shows the dense, flat urban sprawl of the Valley of Mexico without a comparable natural landmark. Notable sights include: Popocatepetl volcano, Iztaccihuatl volcano, Valley of Mexico basin, Mexico City sprawl.
How long is the flight from Bogota to Mexico City?
The flight from Eldorado International (BOG) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) takes about 4 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,963 miles (3,159 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bogota to Mexico City flight path pass over?
Caribbean Sea, Yucatan Peninsula coastline, Gulf of Mexico waters