Seeing Ritacuba Blanco from a plane5 ★
About 17,700 ft, the highest peak of the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, home to some of Colombia's last and fastest-shrinking glaciers. Look for a white crest above dark lakes and high páramo grassland.
2 of our routes pass it. Colombia · rated 8 of 10
The easy pick
Miami to Santa Cruz: sit on the left, 159 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Santa Cruz | Left | 159 min after takeoff |
| San Juan to Bogota | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 116 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 Ritacuba Blanco from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Ritacuba Blanco from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
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.