Seeing Manizales from a plane5 ★
Built along steep ridges at about 7,000 ft in coffee country. Nevado del Ruiz looms to the southeast; its 1985 eruption buried the town of Armero, killing about 23,000.
3 of our routes pass it. Colombia · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Bogota: sit on the right, 237 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Bogota | Right | 237 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Bogota | Right | 379 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Bogota | Right | 276 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Manizales from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Manizales from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Manizales at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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Nevado del Ruiz Nevado del Quindío Cerro Tamaná Medellín Cali Houston (IAH) Los Angeles (LAX) Washington (IAD) All routes