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VVI → LPB
Which side of the plane to sit from Viru Viru International Airport (Santa Cruz) to El Alto International Airport (La Paz)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the Amazonian lowlands to the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Real, including the iconic Illimani.
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Cordillera Real
An uninterrupted view of the massive glacial peaks that form the backbone of the Bolivian Andes.
Mount Illimani
The guardian of La Paz, this 6,438m peak is most visible on the right during the descent into El Alto.
Huayna Potosi
The sharp pyramidal peak of one of the world's most accessible 6,000m mountains.
The Yungas Transition
The incredible sight of clouds being trapped by the mountains as the terrain rises sharply from the jungle.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers. Book a window seat away from the wing for the best views of Illimani. Early morning flights (before 9:00 AM) are highly recommended as the air is clearest and clouds haven't yet built up over the mountain peaks.
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Amboro National Park
View the southern fringes of this biodiverse park where the Andes meet the Amazon basin.
Altiplano Plateau
The vast, high-altitude volcanic plains stretching toward the horizon as you approach La Paz.
El Alto Outskirts
The dense, red-brick urban sprawl of El Alto becomes visible just before touchdown.
Sit on this side for better views of the expansive high-altitude desert and the volcanic landscapes toward the south. It is generally less prone to morning glare when flying during the early hours from Santa Cruz.
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Get eSIMs for BoliviaDistance: 552 km (343 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: VVI (-17.6448, -63.135399)
Arrival: LPB (-16.513299942016598, -68.19229888916016)
Route Type: Domestic
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