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LIM → JFK
Which side of the plane to sit from Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima) to John F Kennedy International Airport (New York)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers unparalleled views of the high Andes peaks shortly after takeoff and the turquoise archipelagos of the Bahamas before reaching the US coast.
Cordillera Blanca
Spectacular views of the world's highest tropical mountain range, featuring snow-capped peaks like Huascarán.
Bahamian Reefs
Vibrant turquoise waters and intricate coral reef patterns visible while passing over the Great Bahama Bank.
Outer Banks
The unique, thin barrier islands of North Carolina are often visible during the trek up the Atlantic coast.
New York Bight
Aerial views of the Jersey Shore and the approach into the busy New York airspace.
Sit on the right for the best morning light on the Andes. Most LIM-JFK flights depart late at night; if so, be awake about 2 hours before landing to catch the spectacular Bahamian colors. Ensure a window seat away from the wing for the best mountain photography shortly after departure from Lima.
Pacific Horizon
Expansive views of the vast Pacific Ocean as the flight turns north along the Peruvian coastline.
Panama Approaches
Potential views of the western entrance to the Panama Canal and the dense jungles of the Darien Gap.
Caribbean Coastline
Clear views of the western Caribbean sea and the coastline of Central American nations like Nicaragua.
US East Coast Cities
Distant views of major metropolitan areas like Washington D.C. and Philadelphia during the final descent.
Choose the left side for sunset views if you are on an afternoon departure. It is also the better side for seeing the glittering lights of the US Eastern Seaboard during night flights as you approach New York.
Distance: 5,866 km (3,645 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 54 min
Departure: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Arrival: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Route Type: International
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