About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Joya Andina International Airport (UYU) to El Alto International (LPB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Quijarro to La Paz. While takeoff on the right offers good initial views of the Rio Grande valley and Serranía del Itenez, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Cordillera Real peaks and the descent into the La Paz basin are more spectacular than the eastern lowland terrain. The left side captures the most memorable portion of this short flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Joya Andina International Airport in Quijarro?
During takeoff from Joya Andina International Airport (UYU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Serranía del Itenez mountain range and the Rio Grande valley as the aircraft climbs northwest toward La Paz. The terrain rises progressively, providing continuous visual interest during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Serranía del Itenez (eastern escarpment), Rio Grande river valley, Chiquitos Plateau edge, town of Quijarro receding below.
What can I see when landing at El Alto International in La Paz?
When landing at El Alto International (LPB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Altiplano plateau, Lake Titicaca's southern basin, and the approach to the La Paz basin from the northeast. The descent reveals the high-altitude terrain and the dramatic bowl-shaped geography surrounding El Alto. Notable sights include: Altiplano plateau surface, Lake Titicaca southern shore (distant), Cordillera Real peaks, La Paz basin depression.
How long is the flight from Quijarro to La Paz?
The flight from Joya Andina International Airport (UYU) to El Alto International (LPB) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Quijarro to La Paz flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses from the Chiquitos Plateau through transitional terrain toward the Altiplano. Notable features include the gradual elevation gain from approximately 500 meters at Quijarro to 4,150 meters at El Alto, the Rio Grande drainage basin, the eastern slopes of the Andes, and the high-altitude plateau landscape with scattered lakes and salt flats. The Cordillera Real becomes increasingly prominent as the aircraft approaches La Paz from the northeast.