While landing favors the right, the dramatic Lisbon departure over the Tagus estuary and Atlantic coast is more visually rewarding than the approach to Bogota, which is largely obscured by the high-altitude plateau terrain until very close to landing.
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Flight Path
Lisbon to Bogota is 4,677 miles (7,527 km), a flight of about 9 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 6 hours with no significant landmarks visible—only open ocean. As the aircraft approaches South America, the northern coast of Venezuela and Colombia becomes visible, with the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains appearing on the left (northern) side during the final 2-3 hours of descent. The Magdalena River valley may be visible as a darker linear feature in the landscape during the approach to Colombian airspace.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIS
LEFTLisbon typically departs runway 03 (northeast) or 21 (southwest). Left seats offer the best view of the Tagus River estuary and the city's western waterfront during initial climb. Right seats face inland toward less distinctive terrain.
Landing at BOG
RIGHTBogota's Eldorado airport (runway 13L/31R primary) sits on the high Andean plateau. Right seats during descent offer superior views of the Eastern Cordillera's dramatic peaks and the approach over the Bogota savanna. Left seats face away from the mountains toward less visually interesting terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to Eldorado International (BOG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Bogota. While landing favors the right, the dramatic Lisbon departure over the Tagus estuary and Atlantic coast is more visually rewarding than the approach to Bogota, which is largely obscured by the high-altitude plateau terrain until very close to landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?
During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lisbon typically departs runway 03 (northeast) or 21 (southwest). Left seats offer the best view of the Tagus River estuary and the city's western waterfront during initial climb. Right seats face inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Lisbon city center and Baixa district, Cristo Rei monument across the river in Almada, Atlantic coastline to the west.
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. Bogota's Eldorado airport (runway 13L/31R primary) sits on the high Andean plateau. Right seats during descent offer superior views of the Eastern Cordillera's dramatic peaks and the approach over the Bogota savanna. Left seats face away from the mountains toward less visually interesting terrain. Notable sights include: Eastern Cordillera peaks (Monserrate visible near the city), Bogota savanna plateau, Bogota city sprawl, Guadalupe peak to the southeast.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Bogota?
The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Eldorado International (BOG) takes about 9 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,677 miles (7,527 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Lisbon to Bogota flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 6 hours with no significant landmarks visible—only open ocean. As the aircraft approaches South America, the northern coast of Venezuela and Colombia becomes visible, with the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains appearing on the left (northern) side during the final 2-3 hours of descent. The Magdalena River valley may be visible as a darker linear feature in the landscape during the approach to Colombian airspace.