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LIM → MAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior departure view of the Peruvian coastline and a dramatic approach into Europe over the Atlantic-facing shores of the Iberian Peninsula.
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Pacific Coastline
Dramatic views of the cliffs of Costa Verde and the Pacific Ocean immediately after takeoff from Lima.
Andean Peaks
Vistas of the snow-capped Cordillera Blanca in Northern Peru during the initial climb phase.
Caribbean Fringe
Distant views of the Caribbean Sea and the northern tip of the Colombian coastline.
Galician Rias
As the plane enters European airspace, view the rugged estuaries and inlets of Northwest Spain.
Madrid Suburbs
Western residential areas of Madrid and the sprawling logistics hubs near Barajas on descent.
Choose a window seat on the left (A) for the best views of the Pacific sunset if departing in the late afternoon. For the arrival in Madrid, this side often catches the sunrise over the Atlantic before crossing the Spanish coast. If the flight path passes over Galicia, the view of the green 'Rias Baixas' is spectacular.
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Lima Cityscape
A dense urban view of Lima and its surrounding foothills as the aircraft turns toward the northeast.
Amazon Rainforest
Expansive views of the dense green canopy of the Amazon and Orinoco basins in Colombia and Venezuela.
Castilian Meseta
The high, arid central plateau of Spain with its characteristic red soil and geometric farm patterns.
Sierra de Guadarrama
The mountain range north of Madrid, visible during the final approach pattern depending on wind direction.
Madrid Skyline
Clear views of the Cuatro Torres Business Area and downtown Madrid if the flight lands from the north.
Seats on the right (K/L) provide the most consistent land views over South America before the long Atlantic crossing. Upon arrival at MAD, this side is generally better for spotting the iconic four skyscrapers of the business district during the 'Base' leg of the landing pattern. Use a polarizer filter for photos to cut through the high-altitude haze over the Amazon.
Book Hotels in MadridDistance: 9,526 km (5,919 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 12 min
Departure: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Arrival: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Route Type: International
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