The right side delivers the dramatic LA departure view over the coast and city basin. During the flight south, the right side also tracks closer to the Pacific coastline of Central America and Colombia's coastal lowlands, though much of the overwater and jungle cruise offers limited differentiation. The LA departure spectacle gives right the edge overall.
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Flight Path
Los Angeles to Bogota is 3,480 miles (5,600 km), a flight of about 6 hours 30 minutes.
The flight tracks southeast over the Pacific off the Mexican coast, crossing Central America over Guatemala and El Salvador where volcanic peaks of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas and Central American volcanic chain are occasionally visible through cloud breaks. The aircraft then crosses over Colombia's Pacific lowlands and the western Andes foothills before descending onto the Bogota plateau. Much of the route is over open ocean or dense tropical cloud cover.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
RIGHTLAX typically departs westward over the Pacific on runways 24L/24R, then aircraft turn southbound. A right-side seat captures the sweep back over the LA Basin, with the Santa Monica Mountains, downtown LA skyline, and the San Gabriel Mountains visible as the aircraft banks left and climbs out over the coast.
Landing at BOG
LEFTBogota's El Dorado airport sits on the Bogota savanna at 8,360 feet elevation. Aircraft typically approach from the north or east on runway 13L/13R heading southeast. A left-side seat looks northeast toward the Eastern Cordillera escarpment and the dense urban grid of Bogota spreading across the sabana, while the right side faces open savanna and farmland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Eldorado International (BOG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Bogota. The right side delivers the dramatic LA departure view over the coast and city basin. During the flight south, the right side also tracks closer to the Pacific coastline of Central America and Colombia's coastal lowlands, though much of the overwater and jungle cruise offers limited differentiation. The LA departure spectacle gives right the edge overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX typically departs westward over the Pacific on runways 24L/24R, then aircraft turn southbound. A right-side seat captures the sweep back over the LA Basin, with the Santa Monica Mountains, downtown LA skyline, and the San Gabriel Mountains visible as the aircraft banks left and climbs out over the coast. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay coastline, downtown Los Angeles skyline, Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel Mountains with snow-capped peaks in winter.
What can I see when landing at Eldorado International in Bogota?
When landing at Eldorado International (BOG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Bogota's El Dorado airport sits on the Bogota savanna at 8,360 feet elevation. Aircraft typically approach from the north or east on runway 13L/13R heading southeast. A left-side seat looks northeast toward the Eastern Cordillera escarpment and the dense urban grid of Bogota spreading across the sabana, while the right side faces open savanna and farmland. Notable sights include: Eastern Cordillera (Andes) escarpment, Bogota urban grid and city center, Bogota savanna (Sabana de Bogota), Monserrate and Guadalupe peaks above the city.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Bogota?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Eldorado International (BOG) takes about 6 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,480 miles (5,600 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Los Angeles to Bogota flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over the Pacific off the Mexican coast, crossing Central America over Guatemala and El Salvador where volcanic peaks of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas and Central American volcanic chain are occasionally visible through cloud breaks. The aircraft then crosses over Colombia's Pacific lowlands and the western Andes foothills before descending onto the Bogota plateau. Much of the route is over open ocean or dense tropical cloud cover.