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JFKLIM

Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the US East Coast, the Panama Canal crossing, and the dramatic coastline where the Peruvian desert meets the Pacific Ocean.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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Atlantic Seaboard

Aerial views of the Outer Banks, North Carolina, and the Florida coastline depending on the specific airway used.

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Panama Canal

A top-down view of the world-famous engineering marvel and the ships transiting between the Atlantic and Pacific.

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Peruvian Coastal Desert

The stark, moon-like landscapes of the Sechura Desert where the golden dunes drop directly into the cold Pacific.

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Lima Costa Verde

Dramatic approach views of the cliffs of Miraflores and the sprawling urban landscape of Lima during the descent.

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Pacific Horizon

Uninterrupted sunset views over the Pacific Ocean if flying on a late afternoon schedule.

The right side is unbeatable for seeing the Panama Canal roughly 5 hours into the flight. During the descent into Lima (LIM), the aircraft often flies parallel to the coast over the ocean before turning; the right side provides the best view of the city's unique coastal geography and the San Lorenzo Island.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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NYC Skyline

Breathtaking views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge immediately after takeoff from JFK.

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The Bahamas

Vibrant turquoise waters and coral reefs of the Bahamian archipelago visible during the mid-morning stretch.

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High Andes

Deep views into the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Colombian and Ecuadorian Andes as you traverse South America.

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Avenue of Volcanoes

Distant views of massive Ecuadorian volcanic peaks like Cotopaxi if the flight path remains slightly inland.

Choose the left side for morning departures to witness the sun illuminating the Andes range. On night flights, you might catch the glow of major cities like Bogotá or Quito. Ensure you have a window seat clear of the wing for the best mountain photography during the final three hours of the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 5,866 km (3,645 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 54 min

Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)

Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)

Route Type: International

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