The takeoff climb provides superior scenery with the dramatic Cordillera Real and snow-capped peaks dominating the eastern view. While the landing approach offers interesting lowland transitions, the mountain views during departure are more visually striking and memorable.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Altiplano plateau at 12,000-14,000 feet, passing over the high-altitude terrain between La Paz and the eastern lowlands. The Cordillera Real remains visible to the right (east) for much of the flight. As the aircraft descends toward Quijarro, the landscape transitions from sparse high-altitude plateau to increasingly vegetated Chiquitano forest and lowland terrain, with the Rio Grande valley becoming more prominent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from El Alto International (LPB) to Joya Andina International Airport (UYU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from La Paz to Quijarro. The takeoff climb provides superior scenery with the dramatic Cordillera Real and snow-capped peaks dominating the eastern view. While the landing approach offers interesting lowland transitions, the mountain views during departure are more visually striking and memorable.
What can I see during takeoff from El Alto International in La Paz?
During takeoff from El Alto International (LPB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out from El Alto, the right side offers views of the Cordillera Real mountain range to the east and southeast. The left side faces toward the Altiplano plateau with less dramatic relief. Notable sights include: Cordillera Real (snow-capped peaks), Lake Titicaca (distant, southern horizon), La Paz city sprawl below, Illimani volcano (southeast).
What can I see when landing at Joya Andina International Airport in Quijarro?
When landing at Joya Andina International Airport (UYU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Joya Andina from the west, the left side provides views of the Serranía del Itenez (Itenez Range) and the transition from high plateau to lowland terrain. The right side faces toward less distinctive landscape. Notable sights include: Serranía del Itenez ridge system, Rio Grande valley (approaching), transition from Altiplano to Chiquitano lowlands, scattered settlements of eastern Bolivia.
How long is the flight from La Paz to Quijarro?
The flight from El Alto International (LPB) to Joya Andina International Airport (UYU) takes 1h 15m.
What does the La Paz to Quijarro flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Altiplano plateau at 12,000-14,000 feet, passing over the high-altitude terrain between La Paz and the eastern lowlands. The Cordillera Real remains visible to the right (east) for much of the flight. As the aircraft descends toward Quijarro, the landscape transitions from sparse high-altitude plateau to increasingly vegetated Chiquitano forest and lowland terrain, with the Rio Grande valley becoming more prominent.