About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Olaya Herrera (EOH) to Mariscal Sucre International (UIO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Medellin to Quito. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach from the north provides superior scenic value with the dramatic Cordillera Central and Pichincha volcanic terrain dominating the left side. The left side captures the most visually distinctive portion of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Olaya Herrera in Medellin?
During takeoff from Olaya Herrera (EOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Aburrá Valley and Cordillera Occidental as the aircraft climbs southwestward from Olaya Herrera. The valley's urban sprawl and surrounding ridgelines are immediately visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Aburrá Valley urban grid, Cordillera Occidental (western ridge), Río Medellín corridor, surrounding green hillsides.
What can I see when landing at Mariscal Sucre International in Quito?
When landing at Mariscal Sucre International (UIO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Cordillera Central and the approach into Quito's high-altitude basin. As the aircraft descends from the north, the left side reveals the dramatic volcanic terrain and the city nestled in the inter-Andean valley. Notable sights include: Cordillera Central peaks, Quito's inter-Andean basin, Pichincha volcanic complex, northern approach valley.
How long is the flight from Medellin to Quito?
The flight from Olaya Herrera (EOH) to Mariscal Sucre International (UIO) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Medellin to Quito flight path pass over?
The flight path travels south-southwest through the inter-Andean valley. Notable features include the Cauca River valley (visible as a linear depression on the left/west side around midpoint), the transition from Cordillera Occidental to Cordillera Central as the aircraft progresses southward, and the gradual elevation increase as the aircraft approaches Quito's high-altitude basin (9,350 feet). The terrain becomes progressively more mountainous and less urbanized south of Medellín, with extensive green forested slopes on both sides of the valley. The Magdalena River system is visible to the east (right) in the early portion of the flight as a major drainage corridor.