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LIM → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an incredible sequence of geological wonders, starting with the towering Andes, moving through the volcanic spine of Central America, and finishing with the rugged Mexican highlands and the Los Angeles urban sprawl.
The Andes Range
Spectacular views of the world's longest continental mountain range stretching through Peru and Ecuador.
Panama Canal
A glimpse of the Isthmus of Panama and the engineering marvel connecting two oceans.
Central American Volcanoes
A dramatic chain of active volcanoes visible through Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
Sierra Madre
The rugged and colorful terrain of the Mexican highlands and the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Los Angeles Basin
On the standard approach to LAX, see the San Bernardino Mountains and the sprawling city grid.
Choose the right side for maximum landmark density. For the best Andes views, select a morning flight before afternoon clouds obscure the peaks. During the descent into LAX, the right side often provides better views of the Hollywood Sign and Downtown LA depending on the arrival path from the southeast.
Pacific Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the vast Pacific Ocean, showing the deep blue transition from the Humboldt Current.
Ecuadorian Coast
Aerial views of remote beaches and tropical coastlines as the flight tracks north toward Panama.
Oceanic Sunset
For afternoon departures, the left side provides a front-row seat to the sun dipping below the Pacific horizon.
Baja Peninsula
The rugged western coastline of Baja California, where desert cliffs meet the crashing Pacific waves.
The left side is the 'sunset side' for northbound flights departing in the late afternoon. It is generally quieter with less glare, making it ideal for those who want to sleep or enjoy the vastness of the ocean. Watch for the dramatic change in water color as you cross the equator.
Distance: 6,721 km (4,176 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 54 min
Departure: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: International
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