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LPB → IQQ
Which side of the plane to sit from El Alto International Airport (La Paz) to Diego Aracena Airport (Iquique)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to Bolivia's highest peak, Nevado Sajama, and the dramatic descent where the Atacama Desert meets the Pacific Ocean.
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Nevado Sajama
Bolivia's highest mountain, an isolated extinct volcano rising to 6,542 meters, dominant on the horizon.
Payachata Twins
The perfectly symmetrical volcanoes of Parinacota and Pomerape on the Bolivia-Chile border.
Coastal Escarpment
The dramatic point where the 1,000-meter high Atacama cliffs drop vertically into the Pacific Ocean.
Cerro Dragón
A massive urban sand dune overlooking Iquique, one of the largest in the world, visible just before landing.
Iquique Shoreline
A stunning aerial view of the narrow coastal strip and the Cavancha peninsula surrounded by turquoise waters.
Sit on the right for the iconic view of Sajama early in the flight. The descent is spectacular as the plane maneuvers over the Pacific before landing at IQQ, which is located on a narrow shelf between the mountains and the sea. Sunset flights provide spectacular orange hues over the ocean.
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The triple-peaked landmark of La Paz is visible immediately after takeoff, showcasing its massive glaciers.
Salar de Coipasa
A vast, brilliant white salt flat that creates a striking contrast against the dark volcanic soil.
Volcán Isluga
An active stratovolcano located within the Chilean national park, often showing light steam activity.
High Altiplano
Endless stretches of high-altitude desert featuring unique geological colors and scattered lagunas.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side as the sun illuminates the eastern face of the Andes. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the scale of the Cordillera Real. During winter (June-August), the salt flats appear particularly bright and crisp.
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Get eSIMs for ChileDistance: 494 km (307 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: LPB (-16.513299942016598, -68.19229888916016)
Arrival: IQQ (-20.535200119018555, -70.18129730224611)
Route Type: International
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