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SRZ → LPB
Which side of the plane to sit from El Trompillo Airport (Santa Cruz) to El Alto International Airport (La Paz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled vantage point for the dramatic Cordillera Real mountain range, including the iconic Nevado Illimani and Huayna Potosi, as the flight transitions from the tropical lowlands to the high Altiplano.
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Amazon-Andes Transition
Watch the dramatic change as lush green tropical valleys give way to the rising eastern slopes of the Andes.
Nevado Illimani
The massive, three-peaked snow giant that guards the city of La Paz, visible in stunning detail during the descent.
Cordillera Real
A continuous chain of glacial peaks stretching north, providing some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in South America.
Huayna Potosi
The sharp, pyramid-shaped peak popular with climbers, clearly visible as the plane enters the La Paz approach corridor.
El Alto Urban Sprawl
The dense brick-red landscape of El Alto appearing suddenly as the plane reaches the edge of the Altiplano.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers. Aim for a morning flight (before 10:00 AM) to avoid the clouds that often gather around the peaks by midday. During the landing approach into LPB, the right side provides a breathtaking view of the entire Cordillera Real range.
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Santa Cruz Departure
Aerial view of the rapidly growing tropical metropolis and its ring-road urban layout upon takeoff from El Trompillo.
Amboró National Park
View of the southern jagged red-rock formations and dense cloud forests where the Andes meet the Amazon.
High Altiplano
The vast, arid high-altitude plateau characterized by earthy tones and scattered indigenous settlements.
Sajama View
On very clear days, the distant silhouette of Sajama, Bolivia's highest peak, can be seen on the far horizon.
Sit on the left for better views of the Santa Cruz city center during departure. This side is also better if you prefer to see the expansive, desolate beauty of the southern Altiplano during the mid-flight cruise.
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Get eSIMs for BoliviaDistance: 553 km (344 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: SRZ (-17.8115997314, -63.1715011597)
Arrival: LPB (-16.513299942016598, -68.19229888916016)
Route Type: Domestic
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