About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Eldorado International (BOG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to Bogota. The right side wins overall. While the left side has the Chicago departure advantage, the right side delivers the dramatic Andes arrival into Bogotá which is the most visually striking moment of the flight. During the cruise, the right side also picks up Gulf of Mexico coastline views and the Colombian Andes approach from altitude.
What can I see during takeoff from Chicago Ohare International in Chicago?
During takeoff from Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Left side for the best views. ORD departures heading south or southeast put the Chicago skyline on the left side. You get a clear view of the downtown Loop, Lake Michigan's shoreline, and the city grid stretching south. Most common departure headings (10L/28R complex or 9L/27R) on southbound turns favor the left window. Notable sights include: Chicago Loop skyline, Lake Michigan shoreline, Grant Park and Museum Campus, Chicago River corridor.
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. BOG's runway 13/31 orientation means arrivals typically come in from the north or northeast over the Sabana de Bogotá plateau. A right-side seat gives you the best view of the Eastern Cordillera rising dramatically to the east of the city, including the Monserrate and Guadalupe peaks directly above the city. The left side faces west toward the flat savanna. Notable sights include: Eastern Cordillera (Andes), Cerro Monserrate and Cerro Guadalupe above Bogotá, Sabana de Bogotá plateau, Bogotá urban grid.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Bogota?
The flight from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Eldorado International (BOG) takes Approximately 6 to 7 hours.
What does the Chicago to Bogota flight path pass over?
The route tracks southeast over the US Midwest, crosses the Gulf of Mexico, passes over the Yucatan Peninsula or Caribbean coast of Central America depending on routing, crosses the Caribbean Sea, then enters northern Colombia over the coastal lowlands before climbing over the Magdalena River valley and ascending toward the Andean plateau at Bogotá. The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta on the Colombian coast and the Magdalena River valley are notable features in the final hour.