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CUZ → PEM
Which side of the plane to sit from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (Cuzco) to Padre Aldamiz International Airport (Puerto Maldonado)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Ausangate mountain and the high-altitude glaciers of the Cordillera Vilcanota before the dramatic descent into the Amazon basin.
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Mount Ausangate
The highest peak in the Cusco region, standing at 6,384m, visible shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Vilcanota Glaciers
Expansive views of the snow-covered range and rugged Andean ridges that dominate the first half of the trip.
The Andean Wall
A breathtaking visual drop-off as the terrain falls from 14,000ft peaks to the jungle floor in just minutes.
Madre de Dios River
Dramatic aerial perspective of the massive, winding river system during the final approach into Puerto Maldonado.
Sit on the right side (Seats F) for the most iconic views of Ausangate. The window for mountain scenery is short—roughly 15 minutes into the flight. Keep your camera ready for the 'drop-off' point where the mountains end and the flat jungle begins. Polarization filters are helpful to cut through high-altitude haze and glare from the glacial lakes.
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Cusco Valley
Immediate views of the city and the red-tiled roofs of the historic center during the initial ascent.
Cloud Forest Transition
Observe the rapid ecological change from high-altitude puna to the lush, green slopes near the Manu border.
Oxbow Lakes
Spot the distinctive 'U' shaped lakes formed by the shifting path of the meandering jungle rivers.
Look out quickly after takeoff to catch the historic center of Cusco. As the flight progresses, focus on the horizon to see the vastness of the Amazon basin stretching north toward the Manu Biosphere. Morning flights are essential to avoid the heavy afternoon cloud cover that typically builds over the rainforest canopy.
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Get eSIMs for PeruDistance: 311 km (193 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: CUZ (-13.535699844400003, -71.9387969971)
Arrival: PEM (-12.6135997772, -69.2285995483)
Route Type: Domestic
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