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BOG → LPB
Which side of the plane to sit from El Dorado International Airport (Bogota) to El Alto International Airport (La Paz)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Cordillera Real's snow-capped peaks and the dramatic descent into the bowl-shaped valley of La Paz.
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Magdalena River Valley
Early views of Colombia's most important river winding through the tropical landscape.
Amazon Basin Fringes
As you move south, the vast, dense green canopy of the Amazon is visible to the east.
Cordillera Real
Breathtaking views of massive glaciated peaks like Huayna Potosí during the arrival phase.
Lake Titicaca
A stunning perspective of the deep blue waters and the Copacabana peninsula.
La Paz City Basin
The unique sight of the city appearing suddenly inside a massive natural canyon below the airport.
Book a window seat on the left (A) for a morning flight to catch the sunrise illuminating the Andes. This side provides the best view of Mount Illimani, the iconic triple-peaked mountain that looms over La Paz, during the final approach into El Alto.
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Central Cordillera
Views of the volcanic peaks of central Colombia shortly after departing Bogota.
High Altiplano
The stark, lunar-like landscapes of the high-altitude desert stretching across Peru and Bolivia.
Western Titicaca
Views of the smaller islands and the vast western expanse of the world's highest navigable lake.
Mount Sajama
On clear days, Bolivia's highest peak can be seen in the far distance toward the Chilean border.
El Alto Plateau
A close-up look at the sprawling urban grid of El Alto sitting at 4,000 meters above sea level.
The right side (F/K) is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun while viewing the Altiplano. Keep your camera ready as you cross the border from Peru into Bolivia, as the terrain changes from rugged mountains to flat, high-altitude plains.
Book Hotels in La PazDistance: 2,448 km (1,521 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 16 min
Departure: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Arrival: LPB (-16.513299942016598, -68.19229888916016)
Route Type: International
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