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SRZ → ORU
Which side of the plane to sit from El Trompillo Airport (Santa Cruz) to Juan Mendoza Airport (Oruro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the high Andean peaks, including the northern stretches of the Cordillera Oriental and the lush, jagged sandstone formations of Amboró National Park.
Santa Cruz Skyline
Excellent views of the expanding urban ring-road system of Bolivia's largest city immediately after takeoff.
Amboró Volcanic Peaks
Dramatic views of the steep, jungle-covered sandstone cliffs that define this UNESCO-worthy national park.
Cordillera Oriental
Glimpse distant snow-capped peaks of the Tunari massif and the high spine of the central Bolivian Andes.
Cochabamba Valleys
Look down into the deep, fertile valleys that slice through the mountain ranges halfway through the flight.
Altiplano Volcanoes
As you enter the Oruro department, the flat horizon is punctuated by ancient volcanic cones.
The right side is superior for mountain photography. Choose an early morning flight to see the sunrise hitting the peaks of the Cordillera. Be sure to have your camera ready within the first 15 minutes to capture the dramatic ascent over the Amboró mountains.
Piray River Meanders
Watch the winding brown waters of the Piray River as you depart the tropical lowlands of Santa Cruz.
Southern Amboró
View the southern edges of the 'Elbow of the Andes' where the jungle meets the first sharp mountain ridges.
Highland Basins
See the transition into the arid valleys of the interior, characterized by reddish soil and sparse vegetation.
Lake Poopó Vistas
On clear days, the shimmering salt crusts and receding waters of Lake Poopó are visible to the south during descent.
Oruro Mining Districts
A glimpse of the historic mining infrastructure scattered across the hills surrounding Oruro city.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning flights. This side provides a great perspective of the vastness of the Altiplano as you approach the destination, though the sun can be quite strong in the afternoon.
Distance: 414 km (257 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 41 min
Departure: SRZ (-17.8115997314, -63.1715011597)
Arrival: ORU (-17.962600708, -67.0762023926)
Route Type: Domestic
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