With an area of more than 1.1 million square kilometers and coasts on both the Pacific and the Atlantic, Colombia continues to be a benchmark in commercial aviation in the regionwith flights that cover very long distances. The large territorial extension arouses curiosity among travelers about what is the longest plane trip within the country.
According to the specialized site Volavi, The longest national air route is the flight that connects Bogotá, the capital of the country, with the paradise of San Andrés, an island located in the Caribbean Sea.
With a distance of approximately 1,200 kilometers in a straight line and an average duration 2 hours and 15 minutes, This emblematic flight is operated by the lines Avianca, LATAM Airlines Colombia, Copa Airlines Colombia, Viva Colombia and Wingo.
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San Andres, Colombia
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It is one of the main routes to connect the political and economic center of the country with the crystalline waters and the cultural wealth of this archipelago, recognized as Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
This journey, in which tourists can enjoy privileged views of the Colombian Andes and the vast plains of Magdalena Medio, is an example of the crucial role that aviation plays in connecting a territory with great geographical challenges.
Other significant routes:
– Cali – San Andrés: 1,163 km, approximate duration of 1 hour and 57 minutes.
– Medellín – San Andrés: 973 km, with a flight time close to 1 hour and 48 minutes.
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What is the shortest domestic flight?
In turn, the shortest air route that can be taken on Colombian soil is the one that connects the municipalities of Saravena and Tame, in the department of Arauca.
With a distance of 56 kilometers, this flight is operated by the airline Satena.
