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CBB → VVI
Which side of the plane to sit from Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (Cochabamba) to Viru Viru International Airport (Santa Cruz)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the high Andes to the tropical lowlands, specifically highlighting the jagged ridges of Amboró National Park.
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Cochabamba Valley
Immediate views of the city grid and the Tunari mountain range to the north as you climb out of the valley.
Cordillera Oriental
Rugged, high-altitude mountain peaks that mark the descent from the Altiplano into the tropical regions.
Amboró National Park
Breathtaking views of the 'serranías'—sharp, vertical sandstone ridges covered in dense green cloud forest.
Piraí River Meanders
The wide, sandy bed of the Piraí River winding through the outskirts of Santa Cruz as the terrain flattens.
Book a window seat on the left (usually 'A' seats) for the best views of the Amboró cliffs. Morning flights (before 09:00) are highly recommended, as afternoon clouds often build up over the mountains, obscuring the terrain. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the Cochabamba city panorama.
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La Angostura Reservoir
A large, scenic body of water located south of the airport, visible shortly after departure.
Valle Alto Landscapes
A patchwork of traditional agricultural fields and small rural towns characteristic of the Cochabamba region.
Samaipata Foothills
The southern edge of the Andean 'elbow' where the mountains begin to dissolve into the Chaco plains.
Santa Cruz Expansion
A view of the rapid urban development and the concentric 'rings' layout of Santa Cruz de la Sierra during descent.
The right side (usually 'F' or 'K' seats) provides better views of the agricultural heartland of the Valle Alto. This side also experiences less direct glare from the sun on early morning eastbound flights, making it easier to photograph the landscape without reflections.
Book Hotels in Santa CruzDistance: 323 km (201 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: CBB (-17.421100616455078, -66.17710113525389)
Arrival: VVI (-17.6448, -63.135399)
Route Type: Domestic
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