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AMS → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Andes Mountains and a sprawling view of the Lima metropolitan area during the final approach.
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English Channel
Clear views of the busy shipping lanes and the French or British coastlines shortly after takeoff.
Cordillera Central
Stunning vistas of the Colombian and Ecuadorian Andes as the plane enters South American airspace.
Avenue of Volcanoes
Potential sightings of towering volcanic peaks in the northern Andean region during high-altitude cruising.
Cordillera Blanca
As you enter Peruvian airspace, look for the magnificent glaciers and 6,000m+ peaks of the Ancash region.
Lima City View
During the final descent into LIM, this side typically faces the dense urban landscape and historic center of Lima.
The most spectacular views occur in the final 2 hours of the flight. As you approach Peru from the north, the transition from the Amazon basin/cloud forests to the high Andes is breathtaking. Try to book a seat ahead of or behind the wing to see the mountain ridges clearly. For morning departures from AMS, the light will be behind you or overhead during the South American crossing, providing excellent clarity for photography.
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Atlantic Sunset
Due to the south-westerly heading, the right side enjoys a prolonged and often vibrant sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
Sechura Desert
The stark, arid beauty of the northern Peruvian coastline where the desert meets the sea.
Pacific Ocean Coastline
Long stretches of the rugged Peruvian coast and the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean during descent.
Callao Port
A bird's eye view of the busy shipping containers and naval vessels at Peru's primary port just before landing.
The right side is ideal if you prefer watching the sunset over the ocean. While the left side gets the mountains, the right side gets the dramatic contrast of the Pacific coastline. Note that if the plane approaches LIM from the south (after a turn over the ocean), the right side will momentarily see the coastal cliffs of Chorrillos and Miraflores. Use a polarising filter for photos to cut through the coastal 'garúa' (mist) often found near Lima.
Book Hotels in LimaDistance: 10,520 km (6,537 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 23 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: International
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