Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bogota to San Jose. Left side captures more of the dramatic geography: the Colombian Andes during departure and the Central American volcanic peaks during arrival. The route itself trends northwest, so left-side seats face the more varied terrain throughout the flight.

During takeoff from Eldorado International (BOG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes as you climb out northwestward. Bogota sits on a high plateau (8,660 ft), so the surrounding peaks are immediately visible and dramatic during initial climb. Notable sights include: Eastern Cordillera peaks (Monserrate visible near the airport), Bogota's urban grid sprawling across the Sabana de Bogota plateau, Río Magdalena valley to the west (visible as a darker linear feature), foothills descending toward the Llanos to the east.

When landing at Juan Santamaria International (SJO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side on descent into SJO provides views of the Central Valley and the approach over the Meseta Central. You'll see San Jose's urban sprawl and the surrounding volcanic peaks that define Costa Rica's geography. Notable sights include: Meseta Central (the high central plateau of Costa Rica), San Jose's urban area, Volcán Irazú or Volcán Poás depending on visibility (both visible from approach corridors), Río Grande de Tárcoles valley to the west.

The flight from Eldorado International (BOG) to Juan Santamaria International (SJO) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses from the Colombian Andes into the Caribbean lowlands and then climbs into Costa Rica's volcanic plateau. Notable midpoint features include the Cauca Valley (visible as a linear depression between the Western and Central Cordilleras of Colombia), the Caribbean coastal plain near the Nicaragua-Costa Rica border, and the transition into Costa Rica's volcanic chain. Lake Nicaragua may be visible to the left (east) during the approach to Costa Rica if flying at higher altitudes and with good visibility. The terrain changes dramatically from high plateau (Bogota at 8,660 ft) to lowlands (sea level) and back up to plateau (San Jose at 3,773 ft).