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ARI → LPB
Which side of the plane to sit from Chacalluta Airport (Arica) to El Alto International Airport (La Paz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic volcanic peaks of the Andes, including Nevado Sajama and the Payachata twins, along with the high-altitude lakes of the Altiplano.
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Nevado Sajama
Bolivia's highest mountain, a massive isolated stratovolcano standing at 6,542 meters.
The Payachata Twins
The perfectly symmetrical volcanoes Parinacota and Pomerape within Lauca National Park.
Lago Chungará
High-altitude cobalt blue waters reflecting the surrounding volcanic peaks near the border.
Altiplano Salt Flats
Glimpses of distant white salars and seasonal lagoons scattered across the high desert.
El Alto Plateau
Incredible views of the sprawling urban landscape just before touching down at 4,061m.
Sit on the right for the best views of the Andes' tallest volcanoes. The flight is very short (roughly 45-60 minutes), so keep your window shade up from takeoff. Because the plane climbs so quickly over the mountains, the most dramatic volcanic views occur within the first 20 minutes of the flight.
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Atacama Escarpment
Dramatic desert cliffs and canyons transitioning rapidly into the high Andes foothills.
Volcán Tacora
A sulfur-rich stratovolcano marking the northern border region between Chile and Peru.
Lake Titicaca
The world's highest navigable lake visible as a shimmering blue expanse on the northern horizon.
Cordillera Real
The magnificent chain of 6,000m+ glacier-capped peaks flanking the approach to La Paz.
The left side provides a wide-angle view of the northern Altiplano. Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the afternoon 'Altiplano winter' clouds that often obscure the horizon. On the final approach into El Alto, keep an eye out for the massive Huayna Potosi peak.
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Get eSIMs for BoliviaDistance: 306 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: ARI (-18.348499, -70.338699)
Arrival: LPB (-16.513299942016598, -68.19229888916016)
Route Type: International
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