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.
23Flight Routes
8 kmClosest Pass
🌴 MountainType
Routes that pass it23
AUC → GRU
Left
GRU → AUC
Right
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
MAN → PUJ
Left
PUJ → MAN
Right
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 — 23 flight routes pass within 25 km of Tayrona National Park. The closest routes include Arauca to Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo to Arauca, Seattle to Santa Barbara. Sit on the Left side, with the landmark passing about 8 km 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 Arauca to Sao Paulo flight, sit on the Left side; on a Sao Paulo to Arauca flight, sit on the Right side; on a Seattle to Santa Barbara flight, sit on the Right side.