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LIM → SAL
Which side of the plane to sit from Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima) to Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular parade of the Central American Volcanic Arc, including the iconic Lake Nicaragua and the Panama Canal crossing, contrasted against the rugged Peruvian coastline during departure.
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Peruvian Coastal Desert
The stark contrast of the arid Sechura Desert meeting the ocean shortly after takeoff from Lima.
Panama Canal
As the flight tracks north, you can often see the narrow isthmus of Panama and ships queuing for the canal.
Costa Rican Volcanoes
Spotting the peaks of Arenal and Poas rising through the cloud forest canopy.
Lake Nicaragua & Ometepe
The stunning sight of two volcanoes (Concepción and Maderas) forming an island in the middle of a massive lake.
San Salvador Volcano
An incredible close-up of 'El Boquerón' and the surrounding lava fields during the descent into SAL.
The right side is the definitive choice for geography buffs. Sit behind the wing for unobstructed views of the 'Ring of Fire' volcanoes. In the dry season (November to April), visibility is exceptional. During the rainy season, early morning flights are best before the afternoon convective clouds build up and obscure the mountain peaks.
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Infinite Pacific Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean for the majority of the cruise phase.
Nicoya Peninsula
Aerial perspective of Costa Rica's western coastline and remote beach inlets.
Gulf of Fonseca
A unique view of the shared maritime borders between Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador.
Equatorial Sunset
If flying in the late afternoon, this side provides front-row seats to vibrant sunrises or sunsets over the water.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. While less land-focused, it provides a sense of the vastness of the Pacific and is often quieter with less cloud glare during midday. Watch for the jagged coastline of the Nicoya Peninsula as you enter Central American airspace.
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Get eSIMs for El SalvadorDistance: 3,123 km (1,941 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Departure: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Arrival: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Route Type: International
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