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Our Recommendation
8.9

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic spine of the Andes, featuring the iconic snow-capped volcanoes of Ecuador and the highest peaks of the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca.

Right Side Highlights
8.9
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El Ávila Massif

The imposing mountain range that separates the city of Caracas from the sea, visible shortly after departure.

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Avenue of Volcanoes

Incredible views of Ecuadorian giants like Cotopaxi and Chimborazo piercing through the cloud layer.

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Cordillera Blanca

The world's highest tropical mountain range, featuring the massive Huascarán peak in northern Peru.

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High Desert Plateaus

The rugged, brown, and ochre landscapes of the Peruvian Andes as they transition toward the coastal desert.

The right side is the definitive 'mountain side' for this route. To see the volcanoes clearly, look for flights departing early in the morning, as clouds often obscure the peaks by midday. Ensure your window is clean, as the high-altitude glaciers of the Cordillera Blanca provide some of the best photography opportunities in South America.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Caribbean Coastline

Aerial views of the Venezuelan coastline and the turquoise waters of the Caribbean immediately after takeoff.

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Amazonia Edge

The transition from the Llanos plains to the dense, deep-green canopy of the upper Amazon basin in Colombia.

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San Lorenzo Island

During the final approach into Lima, views of the largest island in Peru and the bustling port of Callao.

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Pacific Horizon

A vast view of the Pacific Ocean meeting the stark, arid cliffs of the Peruvian central coast.

Choose the left side for better lighting on morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun. This side is superior for the final descent into Jorge Chávez, as many approach paths bank over the ocean, providing a clear view of the coastline and the islands near Lima.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,753 km (1,711 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min

Departure: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)

Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)

Route Type: International

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