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TJA β SRE
Which side of the plane to sit from Capitan Oriel Lea Plaza Airport (Tarija) to Juana Azurduy De Padilla Airport (Sucre)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an exceptional vantage point for the meandering Pilcomayo River and offers the most direct views of Sucre's iconic white colonial architecture during the descent into the high-altitude plateau.
Pilcomayo River
Watch the massive river carve a snake-like path through deep mountain gorges below the flight path.
Indigenous Settlements
Small, isolated mountain villages and traditional agricultural terracing visible on the steep slopes of Chuquisaca.
The White City
As the plane banks for its approach to SRE, the stunning colonial grid and white-washed buildings of Sucre come into clear view.
The right side is highly recommended for morning flights when the sun illuminates the Pilcomayo canyon. This side also offers the best view of the Sucre city center and the dramatic plateau where the Juana Azurduy de Padilla Airport is situated. Keep your camera ready as you pass the PotosΓ border for the best aerial photography of the river bends.
Cordillera Central
A panoramic view of the rugged high-altitude peaks that define the border between the valleys and the Altiplano.
Cinti Valley Ridges
Distant glimpses of the deep canyon systems famous for high-altitude wine production.
Red Rock Formations
Dramatic geological layers of red and ochre sedimentary rock typical of the southern Bolivian landscape.
Opt for the left side if flying in the late afternoon to catch the golden hour light hitting the western mountain faces, but be aware of potential glare from the setting sun. Look for the sharp contrast between the green valley floors and the barren mountain tops.
Distance: 290 km (180 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: TJA (-21.5557003021, -64.7013015747)
Arrival: SRE (-19.007099151611328, -65.2886962890625)
Route Type: Domestic
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