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LPB → RBQ
Which side of the plane to sit from El Alto International Airport (La Paz) to Rurenabaque Airport (Rerrenabaque)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the high-altitude Altiplano to the Amazon basin, featuring the iconic glaciers of Huayna Potosí and the shimmering distant horizon of Lake Titicaca.
Huayna Potosí
Visible almost immediately after takeoff, this 6,088m peak is one of the most recognizable in the Cordillera Real.
Lake Titicaca
On clear days, the world's highest navigable lake is visible on the distant northwestern horizon.
Condoriri Massif
A group of jagged peaks resembling a condor with its wings spread, providing a rugged alpine landscape.
Yungas Descent
Watch the terrain drop thousands of meters into deep green valleys where the cloud forest begins.
Beni River Curves
As you approach Rurrenabaque, the river becomes a winding brown snake cutting through dense jungle.
Book an early morning flight for the clearest visibility and the best light on the glaciers. Sit forward of the wing for an unobstructed view of the sharp drop-off when leaving the Altiplano. During the dry season (May-September), the air is clearest, though some agricultural smoke may occur in October.
La Paz Cityscape
A stunning aerial view of the red-brick sprawl of El Alto and the deep canyon where La Paz city sits.
Mount Illimani
The guardian of La Paz is visible in the distance, showcasing its three iconic peaks.
Zongo Valley
Deep, narrow canyons that drop from the glaciers down toward the jungle floor.
Madidi Fringe
Aerial views of the outskirts of the Madidi National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
Cloud Carpets
Often, the valleys are filled with white clouds, looking like a white sea between mountain ridges.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun is positioned to the north/west, illuminating the mountains to your south. It offers the best perspective of the urban density of El Alto. Keep an eye out for the rapid change from grey rock to vibrant tropical green during the 40-minute flight.
Distance: 244 km (152 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: LPB (-16.513299942016598, -68.19229888916016)
Arrival: RBQ (-14.4279003143, -67.4968032837)
Route Type: Domestic
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