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ATA → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Comandante FAP German Arias Graziani Airport (Anta) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the Cordillera Blanca, the highest tropical mountain range in the world, featuring massive glaciers and Peru's tallest peaks.
Nevado Huascarán
The highest mountain in Peru and the highest peak in the tropics, standing at 6,768 meters.
Cordillera Blanca
Dozens of snow-capped peaks over 6,000 meters visible in rapid succession shortly after takeoff.
Laguna Conococha
A high-altitude lake at 4,050 meters that serves as the headwaters of the Santa River.
Huaraz City
Aerial view of the capital of Ancash nestled in the Callejón de Huaylas valley.
Andean Escarpment
Dramatic view of the vertical drop as the plane transitions from the high Andes toward the Pacific.
Book an early morning flight for the clearest weather, as clouds often gather around the peaks by midday. Sit as far forward as possible to avoid the wing obstructing your view of the glacial lakes and jagged ridges. During the descent into Lima, this side provides views of the sprawling urban landscape against the Andean foothills.
Cordillera Negra
The dark, non-glaciated mountain range that runs parallel to the Cordillera Blanca.
Pacific Coastline
The stark meeting point of the Sechura Desert and the Pacific Ocean as you approach Lima.
San Lorenzo Island
The largest island in Peru, visible just off the coast of Callao during the final approach.
Port of Callao
View of the busy maritime traffic and the primary naval base of Peru.
Lomas de Lachay
Seasonal fog-watered oases that turn the desert hills green between June and October.
Choose this side if you want to avoid the harsh morning sun glare when flying south. It offers great views of the coastal desert and the unique 'Garúa' (coastal mist) layer. In the winter months (June-September), look for the green patches of the Lomas ecosystems which provide a sharp contrast to the surrounding desert.
Distance: 302 km (188 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: ATA (-9.347439765930176, -77.59839630126953)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: Domestic
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