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CUZ → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (Cuzco) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Vilcabamba mountain range, including the massive Salcantay peak, and provides a better vantage point of the sprawling Lima metropolitan area as the plane descends from the Andes to the coast.
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Nevado Salcantay
The magnificent 6,271m glacier-capped peak dominates the skyline to the north shortly after departing Cuzco.
Highland Glacial Lakes
Clusters of turquoise and emerald-colored alpine lagoons nestled within the rocky folds of the Cordillera Central.
Lima Metropolitan View
A panoramic view of the massive urban sprawl of Lima, including the dense neighborhoods climbing up the surrounding hills.
Vilcabamba Range
Continuous views of the rugged, jagged ridges of the Peruvian Andes during the cruise phase of the flight.
This side is ideal for mountain photography. The takeoff from CUZ often involves a sharp turn that showcases the valley; the right side stays closer to the highest peaks of the Vilcabamba range. Ensure your window is clean, as the high-altitude sun can create significant glare. For the best Lima city views, the right side is preferred if the aircraft lands towards the south (Runway 16).
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Distant views of the Cordillera Vilcanota and the snowy peaks of the southern Peruvian highlands shortly after takeoff.
Apurímac River Canyon
Deep, winding river gorges carved through the rugged mountain terrain visible during the first half of the flight.
Coastal Desert Transition
A stark contrast as the lush green Andean valleys give way to the arid, reddish-brown coastal desert landscape.
Pacific Ocean Horizon
The first glimpse of the Pacific Ocean as the plane approaches the coastline of Callao and Lima.
Sit behind the wing to capture the dramatic descent over the cliffside. Morning flights (07:00-10:00) are highly recommended, as clouds typically build up over the mountains by midday, obscuring the glaciers. Look out for the stark line where the mountains meet the coastal fog layer, known as the 'Garúa'.
Get eSIMs for Peru
Get eSIMs for PeruDistance: 586 km (364 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: CUZ (-13.535699844400003, -71.9387969971)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: Domestic
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