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LIM → POA
Which side of the plane to sit from Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima) to Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the high Andean peaks shortly after takeoff and provides a superior view of the Porto Alegre skyline and the Guaíba Lake during the final approach.
Central Andes Cordillera
Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and deep valleys as the flight climbs out of the Peruvian coast into the high mountains.
Altiplano Horizon
A chance to spot high-altitude lagoons and the distant shimmer of Lake Titicaca on the northern horizon depending on the specific flight corridor.
Gran Chaco Forest
The transition into the vast, dense subtropical dry forest region that covers the interior of the South American continent.
Porto Alegre Waterfront
Uninterrupted views of the Guaíba Lake and the city's urban center during the landing sequence into Salgado Filho Airport.
Sit on the left for morning departures to keep the sun behind you for the best photography of the Andes. The most scenic mountain views occur within the first hour of flight. During arrival, this side offers the best view of the sunset reflections on the lake for late afternoon arrivals.
Pacific Coastline
Immediate views of the rugged Peruvian cliffs and the deep blue waters of the Humboldt Current upon departure from Lima.
Atacama Fringes
Views of the stark, Mars-like geological formations of the northern Atacama Desert and the high-altitude salt flats of the Puna.
Bolivian Volcanos
Look for the massive, snow-dusted volcanic cones such as Nevado Sajama rising above the high plateau near the border.
Southern Pampas
The final leg of the flight reveals the lush green agricultural patchwork and rolling grasslands of Rio Grande do Sul.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to witness the sunset over the Pacific or the desert. It is the better side for viewing the distinct red-hued earth and geometric patterns of the high-altitude desert plateaus mid-flight.
Distance: 3,338 km (2,074 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 56 min
Departure: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Arrival: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Route Type: International
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