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HAV → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from José Martí International Airport (Havana) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Andean transition, featuring the lush Colombian cordilleras and the high-altitude peaks of northern Peru.
Havana Skyline
Aerial views of Old Havana, the Malecon, and the historic Morro Castle shortly after takeoff.
Isla de la Juventud
Cuba's second-largest island surrounded by the shallow, turquoise waters of the Gulf of Batabanó.
Colombian Cordilleras
The majestic, verdant peaks of the Central and Western branches of the Andes mountains.
Snow-Capped Volcanoes
Distant views of the Los Nevados National Natural Park, including the glaciated peak of Nevado del Ruiz.
Peruvian Highlands
The rugged, high-altitude terrain as the flight approaches the central Peruvian Andes.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh afternoon sun glare while viewing the Andes. As you cross the equator into Peru, watch for the sharp transition from lush Colombian forests to the arid, golden-brown mountain slopes of the south. Keep your camera ready about 45 minutes before landing for the descent over the Peruvian foothills.
Caribbean Horizon
The vast expanse of the Caribbean Sea with occasional views of maritime traffic.
Panama Canal Entrance
On clear routes, the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal and the bridge of the Americas may be visible.
Chocó Rainforest
The dense, cloud-shrouded jungle of the Colombian Pacific coast, one of the wettest places on earth.
Ecuadorian Coast
The winding coastline of the Gulf of Guayaquil where the Guayas River meets the Pacific.
Pacific Sunset
Uninterrupted views of the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean on late afternoon or evening flights.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy a spectacular Pacific sunset. During the final approach into Lima, this side often provides views of the San Lorenzo and El Frontón islands. If the flight path takes a coastal route over Peru, you will see the stark contrast between the blue ocean and the Sechura Desert dunes.
Distance: 3,936 km (2,446 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 38 min
Departure: HAV (22.989200592041016, -82.40910339355469)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: International
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