Loading map...
BYC → TJA
Which side of the plane to sit from Yacuiba Airport (Yacuiba) to Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (Tarija)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a more dramatic perspective of the sub-Andean mountain folds and the expansive Tarija basin during the final approach.
Search flights from BYC to TJA
Serranía del Aguaragüe
The striking vertical rock folds and forested ridges of the first Andean range.
Gran Chaco Horizon
Views looking back toward the vast, flat dry forests of the Chaco lowlands.
Pilcomayo Canyons
Deep river incisions where the Pilcomayo cuts through the sub-Andean mountain chain.
Tarija Valley Panorama
A full view of the red-roofed city and surrounding mountains as the plane descends into TJA.
The right side is superior for observing the geological transition from the plains to the mountains. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes into the flight for the Aguaragüe range. During the dry season (June-August), the landscape turns beautifully golden, though visibility may be affected by occasional agricultural smoke.
Book Hotels in Tarija
Argentine Borderline
Aerial perspective of the international boundary between Yacuiba and Salvador Mazza.
Tariquía National Reserve
Dense, high-altitude cloud forests and rugged terrain in the southern biosphere.
Santa Ana Vineyards
Lush green agricultural patterns of the high-altitude vineyards south of Tarija city.
Sit on the left if you want to see the proximity of the Argentine border shortly after takeoff. Morning flights provide excellent side-lighting on the southern slopes of the Tariquía reserve, highlighting the deep green canopy of the cloud forest.
Get eSIMs for Bolivia
Get eSIMs for BoliviaDistance: 117 km (73 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: BYC (-21.960899353027344, -63.65169906616211)
Arrival: TJA (-21.5557003021, -64.7013015747)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.