London to Bogota is 5,265 miles (8,473 km), a flight of about 10 hours 50 minutes.
The left side captures the two most scenic moments of the flight: the English Channel and northern Spanish coastline during departure, and the dramatic Andean skyline behind Bogota during arrival, while the right side sees comparatively flat, less distinctive terrain at both ends of the journey.
Flight Path
Mid-Atlantic open ocean for several hours, with the flight path passing south of the Azores before crossing into the Caribbean Sea near the Lesser Antilles, then over the northern coast of South America (Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta) before climbing inland toward the Andes and Bogota.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
LEFTWesterly departures from Heathrow climb out over the Thames valley near Windsor before the route bends southwest, putting the English south coast and the Bay of Biscay/northern Spanish coastline on the left as the aircraft settles onto its transatlantic heading. The right side mostly shows the Cotswolds and Bristol Channel briefly before the long ocean crossing begins.
Landing at BOG
LEFTArriving from the north, the final approach into El Dorado tracks south across the Bogota savanna, and the Eastern Cordillera wall—crowned by Monserrate and Guadalupe above the city—sits on the left, with Bogota's dense skyline spread beneath the peaks. The right side faces the flatter, less distinctive western savanna.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Eldorado International (BOG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Bogota. The left side captures the two most scenic moments of the flight: the English Channel and northern Spanish coastline during departure, and the dramatic Andean skyline behind Bogota during arrival, while the right side sees comparatively flat, less distinctive terrain at both ends of the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Westerly departures from Heathrow climb out over the Thames valley near Windsor before the route bends southwest, putting the English south coast and the Bay of Biscay/northern Spanish coastline on the left as the aircraft settles onto its transatlantic heading. The right side mostly shows the Cotswolds and Bristol Channel briefly before the long ocean crossing begins. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle and the Thames loops, the Solent/Isle of Wight coastline, the Bay of Biscay, the Cantabrian coast of northern Spain.
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. Arriving from the north, the final approach into El Dorado tracks south across the Bogota savanna, and the Eastern Cordillera wall—crowned by Monserrate and Guadalupe above the city—sits on the left, with Bogota's dense skyline spread beneath the peaks. The right side faces the flatter, less distinctive western savanna. Notable sights include: Cerros Orientales (Monserrate and Guadalupe hills), the Bogota city skyline, the high Andean savanna (altiplano), the Eastern Cordillera ridgeline.
How long is the flight from London to Bogota?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Eldorado International (BOG) takes about 10 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,265 miles (8,473 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Bogota flight path pass over?
Mid-Atlantic open ocean for several hours, with the flight path passing south of the Azores before crossing into the Caribbean Sea near the Lesser Antilles, then over the northern coast of South America (Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta) before climbing inland toward the Andes and Bogota.