Providencia to San Andres Island is 59 miles (94 km), a flight of about 20 minutes.
Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive features throughout the flight: Providencia's dramatic rocky coastline and reef systems during takeoff, and the open Caribbean seascape during the brief 20-minute flight between the islands.
Flight Path
Open Caribbean Sea between Providencia and San Andres islands, shallow reef systems and banks, turquoise water gradations indicating depth changes, scattered small cays and shallow water formations
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from PVA
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Caribbean Sea and the shallow banks surrounding Providencia Island during climb-out. The island's irregular coastline and surrounding reef systems are distinctive from altitude.
Landing at ADZ
LEFTLeft-side seats provide clear views of San Andres Island's distinctive shape and the shallow Caribbean waters during descent. The island's developed western shore and surrounding reef patterns are visually prominent from approach altitude.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from El Embrujo (PVA) to Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (ADZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Providencia to San Andres Island. Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive features throughout the flight: Providencia's dramatic rocky coastline and reef systems during takeoff, and the open Caribbean seascape during the brief 20-minute flight between the islands.
What can I see during takeoff from El Embrujo in Providencia?
During takeoff from El Embrujo (PVA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Caribbean Sea and the shallow banks surrounding Providencia Island during climb-out. The island's irregular coastline and surrounding reef systems are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: Caribbean Sea, Providencia Island coastline, Old Providence reef formations, shallow turquoise waters.
What can I see when landing at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla in San Andres Island?
When landing at Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (ADZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide clear views of San Andres Island's distinctive shape and the shallow Caribbean waters during descent. The island's developed western shore and surrounding reef patterns are visually prominent from approach altitude. Notable sights include: San Andres Island, Caribbean Sea, shallow reef systems, island's developed coastline.
How long is the flight from Providencia to San Andres Island?
The flight from El Embrujo (PVA) to Gustavo Rojas Pinilla (ADZ) takes about 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 59 miles (94 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Providencia to San Andres Island flight path pass over?
Open Caribbean Sea between Providencia and San Andres islands, shallow reef systems and banks, turquoise water gradations indicating depth changes, scattered small cays and shallow water formations