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LIM → SJO
Which side of the plane to sit from Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Andes, several of the world's highest volcanoes in Ecuador, and the lush tropical landscapes of the Colombian coast before descending into the mountains of Costa Rica.
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Peruvian Andes
Witness the rugged Western Cordillera of the Andes shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Avenue of Volcanoes
On clear days, spot the snow-capped peaks of Chimborazo and Cotopaxi as you transit Ecuadorian airspace.
Chocó Rainforest
The dense, emerald-green canopy of one of the world's wettest and most biodiverse regions in Colombia.
San José Central Valley
A panoramic view of the Costa Rican capital surrounded by the Irazú and Poás volcanic massifs.
Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the convective cloud buildup that often obscures the Andes by mid-afternoon. Keep your camera ready about 60 to 90 minutes into the flight for the best volcanic views in Ecuador. As you enter Costa Rican airspace, look for the Braulio Carrillo National Park's dense forests just before landing.
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Isla San Lorenzo
View Peru's largest island and the Callao coastline immediately after departing Lima.
Pacific Horizon
Unobstructed views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean and coastal cloud formations throughout the journey.
Nicoya Peninsula
Spot the winding coastline and beaches of Costa Rica's Pacific side during the initial descent.
Choose a late afternoon flight to witness a spectacular sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Since much of the flight is over water on this side, ensure your window is clean to capture the gradient of the horizon. During the final approach into SJO, this side provides views of the lush green foothills of the Talamanca range.
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Get eSIMs for Costa RicaDistance: 2,570 km (1,597 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 26 min
Departure: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Arrival: SJO (9.993860244750977, -84.20880126953125)
Route Type: International
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