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LIM → PEM
Which side of the plane to sit from Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima) to Padre Aldamiz International Airport (Puerto Maldonado)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic perspective of the soaring Andean peaks, including the stunning glaciers of the Vilcanota range, and provides a direct view of the Madre de Dios River's complex meanders during the final descent.
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Lima Bay
Aerial views of the Chorrillos district, San Lorenzo Island, and the sprawling coastline of the capital city.
Ausangate & Glaciers
Visible in the distance are the massive snow-capped peaks of the Southern Andes, including the Vilcanota range.
Deep Andean Valleys
Direct views into the steep, dramatic canyons carved by the Apurímac and Urubamba river systems.
Madre de Dios Meanders
As the plane descends, the river appears like a giant silver snake winding through the dense tropical canopy.
Oxbow Lakes
Spot the characteristic 'Crescent' or 'U' shaped lakes formed by the changing course of jungle rivers.
The best light for photography is on morning flights (usually before 10:00 AM) to catch the shadows defining the Andean ridges. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight for spectacular views of the rainforest canopy and gold mining ponds near the riverbanks.
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Pacific Coastline
Views of the rugged cliffs and the cold Humboldt Current waters immediately after takeoff from Jorge Chávez.
Cordillera Central
A perspective of the central mountain ranges as the plane climbs over the continental divide.
Amazonian Horizon
The breathtaking transition where the mountains end and the flat, green carpet of the Amazon basin begins.
Sunrise over Jungle
On early morning flights, the sun rises over the horizon, casting a golden glow on the cloud forest below.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion when photographing the delicate cloud forest transitions. Best views occur approximately 20-30 minutes into the flight during the high-altitude mountain crossing.
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Get eSIMs for PeruDistance: 859 km (534 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Arrival: PEM (-12.6135997772, -69.2285995483)
Route Type: Domestic
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