DAY 12, LEG 61 - Pisco to La Paz
After refuelling at Pisco, we head to the highest airport on our tour in the highest capital in the world, La Paz, Bolivia. The airport is located 13,300ft above sea level and is surrounded by mountainous terrain which presents a number of unique problems for pilots operating into this international airport.
Take off from Pisco
Land rapidly rises from the Peruvian coastline eastwards.
Turning inland over Atiquipa.
Cockpit view of the rising terrain.
Arequipa airport. Just 60 miles from the coast but 8,505ft above sea level!
Final La Paz. Due to the high elevation, our indicated airspeed is 120kts but our true airspeed is 150kts.
Altimeter showing La Paz's elevation
Parked at La Paz.
Take off time: 1327
Landing time: 1611
Flight time: 01:44 (+1 hour time difference)
Fuel used: 745kg / 1639lbs
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