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CIX → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Capitan FAP Jose A Quinones Gonzales International Airport (Chiclayo) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a stunning panoramic view of the dramatic contrast between the arid Peruvian desert and the rising foothills of the Andes, along with the lush green agricultural valleys that cut through the landscape.
Sechura Desert
Expansive views of the golden coastal dunes and the vast, arid plains of northern Peru.
Andean Cordillera
On clear days, the towering peaks of the Western Andes are visible as a jagged silhouette to the east.
Moche and Virú Valleys
Lush green corridors of agricultural land that create a striking visual contrast against the surrounding desert.
Chan Chan Area
Fly past the coastal region near Trujillo, home to the sprawling remains of ancient pre-Columbian civilizations.
Northern Lima Urban Sprawl
A bird's-eye view of the dense, colorful residential districts of Comas and San Martin de Porres during the descent.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountains and desert colors. Keep an eye out for the sharp 'line' where the desert meets the irrigated river valleys, which is one of the most unique geographic features of this route.
Pacific Ocean
An endless deep-blue horizon that provides a sense of the immense scale of the South Pacific.
Guañape Islands
Small, rocky outcrops visible off the coast of La Libertad, often surrounded by breaking surf.
Coastal Cliffs
The rugged, dramatic interface where the desert land drops sharply into the Pacific waters.
Callao Shipping Lanes
Dozens of large cargo ships and tankers anchored in the bay awaiting entry to Peru's largest port.
Isla San Lorenzo
The largest island in Peru, appearing as a massive rocky sentinel just before the final touchdown in Lima.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch a spectacular sunset over the ocean. During the final approach into LIM, this side offers the clearest views of the Callao peninsula and the offshore islands, which are often shrouded in 'Camanchaca' (coastal fog) in the mornings.
Distance: 654 km (406 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: CIX (-6.787479877471924, -79.8281021118164)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: Domestic
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