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LIM → ANF
Which side of the plane to sit from Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima) to Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport (Antofagasta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the staggering scale of the Andes Mountains and the surreal, multi-colored landscapes of the Atacama Desert, providing significantly more geological variety than the ocean-facing right side.
The Andes Cordillera
Continuous views of the world's longest continental mountain range with snow-capped peaks rising over 6,000 meters.
Atacama Desert Interior
The hyper-arid landscapes of northern Chile, featuring vast salt flats and ancient geological formations.
Volcanic Chain
Distant sightings of active and dormant stratovolcanoes near the Peru-Chile border, often piercing through the clouds.
Inter-Andean Valleys
Verdent green ribbons of agricultural land that contrast sharply against the surrounding brown and red desert terrain.
Nazca Geology
Fly over the high-altitude plateaus where the famous Nazca lines are located, though the terrain's texture is more visible than the lines themselves.
Choose a window seat on the left (usually 'A') for a morning flight to avoid direct sunlight and glare while the sun is in the East. During the afternoon, the sun will illuminate the mountains beautifully for photography. Keep your camera ready about 30-40 minutes after takeoff from Lima as you pass the Ica region.
Pacific Coastal Cliffs
Spectacular views of the 'Grand Escarpment' where the desert plateau drops a thousand meters directly into the sea.
Paracas Peninsula
The distinctive shape of the Paracas National Reserve and the Ballestas Islands visible shortly after departure from Lima.
Ocean Horizon
Unobstructed views of the Pacific horizon, particularly stunning if flying during the late afternoon 'golden hour'.
La Portada
As the plane descends into Antofagasta, look for the iconic natural stone arch located just offshore in the ocean.
The right side (usually 'F' or 'L') is best for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Pacific. On descent into ANF, stay alert for the 'La Portada' natural monument, which is a major landmark of the Antofagasta coastline. Note that coastal fog (Camanchaca) frequently obscures the shoreline in the early morning.
Distance: 1,453 km (903 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Arrival: ANF (-23.444501, -70.445099)
Route Type: International
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