The right side offers both the São Paulo skyline during departure and dramatic Andean mountain scenery during the Bogotá approach, while the left side faces mostly flat, featureless terrain for both phases.
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Flight Path
Sao Paulo to Bogota is 2,694 miles (4,336 km), a flight of about 5 hours 15 minutes.
Vast Amazon basin lowlands and river tributaries of western Brazil and southern Colombia, with the terrain remaining flat and densely forested until the Andes rise sharply near Bogotá
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from GRU
RIGHTDeparting GRU typically heads west before turning north-northwest toward Colombia, putting São Paulo's dense high-rise skyline and the forested Serra da Cantareira ridge on the right side of the aircraft during the initial climb. The left side mostly shows flatter suburban sprawl toward the interior plateau.
Landing at BOG
RIGHTOn approach to El Dorado from the south, the aircraft descends over the high Bogotá savanna with the Eastern Cordillera's steep green peaks, including the slopes below Cerro de Monserrate, visible close on the right side. The left side faces the flatter, less dramatic western edge of the plateau.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Guarulhos (GRU) to Eldorado International (BOG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sao Paulo to Bogota. The right side offers both the São Paulo skyline during departure and dramatic Andean mountain scenery during the Bogotá approach, while the left side faces mostly flat, featureless terrain for both phases.
What can I see during takeoff from Guarulhos in Sao Paulo?
During takeoff from Guarulhos (GRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing GRU typically heads west before turning north-northwest toward Colombia, putting São Paulo's dense high-rise skyline and the forested Serra da Cantareira ridge on the right side of the aircraft during the initial climb. The left side mostly shows flatter suburban sprawl toward the interior plateau. Notable sights include: São Paulo skyline (Paulista Avenue high-rises), Serra da Cantareira range, Tietê River basin.
What can I see when landing at Eldorado International in Bogota?
When landing at Eldorado International (BOG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to El Dorado from the south, the aircraft descends over the high Bogotá savanna with the Eastern Cordillera's steep green peaks, including the slopes below Cerro de Monserrate, visible close on the right side. The left side faces the flatter, less dramatic western edge of the plateau. Notable sights include: Eastern Cordillera peaks, Cerro de Monserrate slopes, Bogotá savanna plateau, Bogotá city grid.
How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Bogota?
The flight from Guarulhos (GRU) to Eldorado International (BOG) takes about 5 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,694 miles (4,336 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Sao Paulo to Bogota flight path pass over?
Vast Amazon basin lowlands and river tributaries of western Brazil and southern Colombia, with the terrain remaining flat and densely forested until the Andes rise sharply near Bogotá