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EZE → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Buenos Aires) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the highest peaks in the Southern Hemisphere, most notably Mount Aconcagua, and provides a stunning perspective of the transition from the high Andes to the Peruvian coastal desert.
Mount Aconcagua
The highest peak in the Western and Southern Hemispheres, standing at nearly 7,000 meters, typically visible about midway through the flight.
Mendoza Wine Region
The lush, irrigated patches of the Uco Valley and Luján de Cuyo contrasting against the arid pre-Andean mountains.
Atacama Fringe
The northernmost stretches of the flight provide views of the high-altitude plateaus and the southern edges of the world's driest desert.
Paracas Peninsula
Distinctive red sand beaches and the deep blue waters of the Paracas National Reserve as you enter Peruvian airspace.
Lima's Costa Verde
A sweeping view of the Peruvian capital's high-rise cliffs and the sprawling coastal district of Miraflores.
The right side is the clear winner for landmark hunting. Sit here to see Mount Aconcagua; it usually appears 1 hour and 45 minutes after departure. Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography, as the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the Andes. Ensure you have your camera ready for the 'Altiplano' section, where the colors of the earth shift from ochre to deep red.
Rio de la Plata
Aerial views of the massive estuary and the sprawling urban layout of Buenos Aires shortly after takeoff.
The Argentine Pampas
A vast expanse of fertile agricultural plains that define the central Argentine heartland.
Tupungato Volcano
One of the highest elevations in the region, often visible as a massive snow-capped dome south of the flight path.
Pacific Coastline
As the plane nears Lima, the dramatic meeting point of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged South American continent.
San Lorenzo Island
The largest island of Peru, visible just off the coast of Callao during the final approach into Lima.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to minimize direct sun glare when looking toward the Andes. This side is excellent for seeing the southern reaches of the mountain range and the coastal islands during the descent. Watch for the sudden change from green plains to rugged rock about 90 minutes into the flight.
Distance: 3,153 km (1,959 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min
Departure: EZE (-34.8222, -58.5358)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: International
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