Photo: Ben Bowes · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
A stretch of Caribbean coastline where the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains plunge into the sea. The snow-capped peaks near tropical beaches are visible on flights along Colombia's north coast.
19Flight Routes
6 miClosest Pass
🌴 MountainType
Routes that pass it19
SEA → STB
Right
SLC → STB
Left
STB → SEA
Left
STB → SLC
Right
BOG → JFK
Right
BOG → YUL
Right
DFW → GIG
Right
GIG → DFW
Left
JFK → BOG
Left
YUL → BOG
Left
BOG → PVD
Left
LGA → BOG
Left
PVD → BOG
Right
AUA → PTY
Right
PTY → AUA
Left
BOG → EWR
Right
EWR → BOG
Left
BOG → BOS
Left
BOS → BOG
Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Tayrona National Park from a plane?
Yes — 19 flight routes pass within 16 miles of Tayrona National Park. The closest routes include Seattle to Santa Barbara, Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara to Seattle. Sit on the Right side, with the landmark passing about 6 miles away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Tayrona National Park?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Tayrona National Park: on a Seattle to Santa Barbara flight, sit on the Right side; on a Salt Lake City to Santa Barbara flight, sit on the Left side; on a Santa Barbara to Seattle flight, sit on the Left side.