While takeoff offers good coastal views, the landing approach provides superior scenic value with the full panorama of San Andres Island's distinctive crescent shape and the striking color contrast of Caribbean reef waters. Left seats capture the island's geography more completely during descent.
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Flight Path
Cartagena to San Andres Island is 445 miles (716 km), a flight of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Open Caribbean Sea with scattered cumulus clouds, the Serrana Bank and Roncador Bank (submerged reef systems visible as color variations in water on very clear days), transition from Colombian mainland waters to the deeper blue of open Caribbean, no significant land features between Cartagena and San Andres
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CTG
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Cartagena's historic walled city and Caribbean coastline as the aircraft climbs northwest. The departure path takes you directly over the turquoise waters and coastal islands of the Cartagena Bay.
Landing at ADZ
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of San Andres Island's distinctive shape and surrounding turquoise waters during descent. The approach path brings you over the Caribbean with clear sightlines to the island's beaches, lagoons, and the shallow reef-protected waters.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Rafael Nunez (CTG) to Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (ADZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Cartagena to San Andres Island. While takeoff offers good coastal views, the landing approach provides superior scenic value with the full panorama of San Andres Island's distinctive crescent shape and the striking color contrast of Caribbean reef waters. Left seats capture the island's geography more completely during descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Rafael Nunez in Cartagena?
During takeoff from Rafael Nunez (CTG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Cartagena's historic walled city and Caribbean coastline as the aircraft climbs northwest. The departure path takes you directly over the turquoise waters and coastal islands of the Cartagena Bay. Notable sights include: Cartagena walled old town (Ciudad Amurallada), Cartagena Bay with Rosario Islands archipelago, Caribbean Sea coastline, Magdalena River delta to the south.
What can I see when landing at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla in San Andres Island?
When landing at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (ADZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of San Andres Island's distinctive shape and surrounding turquoise waters during descent. The approach path brings you over the Caribbean with clear sightlines to the island's beaches, lagoons, and the shallow reef-protected waters. Notable sights include: San Andres Island (crescent-shaped landmass), surrounding turquoise Caribbean waters and coral reef systems, Old Providence Island (visible to the south on clear days), open Caribbean Sea.
How long is the flight from Cartagena to San Andres Island?
The flight from Rafael Nunez (CTG) to Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (ADZ) takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 445 miles (716 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Cartagena to San Andres Island flight path pass over?
Open Caribbean Sea with scattered cumulus clouds, the Serrana Bank and Roncador Bank (submerged reef systems visible as color variations in water on very clear days), transition from Colombian mainland waters to the deeper blue of open Caribbean, no significant land features between Cartagena and San Andres