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CUN → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the turquoise Caribbean to the towering, snow-capped peaks of the Andes Mountains throughout South America.
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Cancun Hotel Zone
Aerial views of the iconic '7' shaped sandbar and the vibrant turquoise waters of the Nichupté Lagoon upon departure.
Central American Volcanic Arc
Distant views of the mountain ranges and volcanic peaks crossing through Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Colombian & Ecuadorian Andes
Spectacular views of the northern Andes, featuring deep green valleys and high-altitude paramo ecosystems.
Chimborazo Volcano
Look for the massive, snow-capped summit of Ecuador's highest peak, which is the point on Earth closest to the sun.
Cordillera Blanca
As you enter Peruvian airspace, the left side reveals the jagged, glaciated peaks of the highest tropical mountain range in the world.
Sit on the left for the best mountain views. Choose a morning flight to avoid the afternoon cloud buildup over the Andes, which often obscures the peaks. As you approach Lima, you will see the stark contrast between the high mountains and the coastal desert.
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Caribbean Sea Expanse
Deep blue maritime views and occasional sightings of remote cays off the coast of Central America.
Gulf of Panama
As the flight crosses the Isthmus of Panama, you can often see ships waiting to enter the Pacific side of the Canal.
Sechura Desert
The dramatic transition into the arid Peruvian coastline, where golden dunes meet the Pacific Ocean.
Costa Verde Cliffs
On the final approach to Jorge Chávez Airport, the right side offers views of Lima's famous coastal cliffs and the Pacific surf.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. It provides a better perspective of the coastline and the sea-fog (garúa) that often blankets Lima. If landing from the south, you'll get a great view of the San Lorenzo island.
Book Hotels in LimaDistance: 3,828 km (2,379 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 30 min
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: International
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