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POI → LPB
Which side of the plane to sit from Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (Potosi) to El Alto International Airport (La Paz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers unparalleled views of the snow-capped giants of the Cordillera Real, including the iconic Illimani, and the historic silver mountain of Potosi immediately after takeoff.
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Cerro Rico
The legendary 'Rich Hill' of Potosi visible immediately after departure to the south.
Cordillera Central
A continuous chain of rugged, high-altitude peaks throughout the flight.
Nevado Illimani
The massive, triple-peaked guardian of La Paz and the most spectacular sight on the route.
Huayna Potosí
The distinctive pyramid-shaped peak located just north of La Paz during the final descent.
La Paz Basin
Stunning views into the deep bowl where the city center sits thousands of feet below the airport level.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers. Book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Real. Look out immediately after takeoff to spot the mines of Cerro Rico, and stay glued to the window during the final 15 minutes of the flight for the best view of Illimani.
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Altiplano Plateau
The vast, high-altitude desert landscape stretching toward the Chilean border.
Nevado Sajama
On clear days, Bolivia's highest peak is visible as a solitary cone on the far western horizon.
Lake Poopó Basin
The salt-crusted remains of the large saline lake visible during the mid-flight segment.
El Alto Sprawl
The dense, red-brick urban grid of El Alto expanding across the flat plateau.
Sit on the left for sunset flights to witness the sky changing colors over the vast Altiplano. This side provides a better sense of the sheer scale of the high-altitude plateau. Keep your camera ready for the approach into El Alto, as the aircraft flies very close to the urban rooftops.
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Get eSIMs for BoliviaDistance: 426 km (265 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: POI (-19.5431003571, -65.72370147710001)
Arrival: LPB (-16.513299942016598, -68.19229888916016)
Route Type: Domestic
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