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LIM → TBP
Which side of the plane to sit from Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima) to Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (Tumbes)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a continuous view of the diverse Peruvian landscape, featuring the stark contrast between the arid Sechura Desert, the rising Andes foothills, and the lush green agricultural valleys of the north.
Andes Cordillera
The western slopes of the Andes provide a dramatic, jagged horizon to the east of the flight path.
Sechura Desert
Witness the immense golden sand dunes and wind-sculpted landscapes of one of South America's largest deserts.
Coastal Urban Centers
Bird's-eye views of major cities including Trujillo, Chiclayo, and the sprawling layout of Piura.
Irrigated Valleys
Striking green ribbons of agriculture that cut through the desert, fueled by rivers flowing from the Andes.
Tumbes Mangroves
During the final descent, notice the landscape transition into the unique tropical mangrove forests near the border.
The right side is superior for landmarks. Sit here during mid-morning flights to see the desert colors pop. Keep an eye out for the white salt pans near Huacho and the sprawling ruins of Chan Chan near Trujillo if the flight path hugs the coast.
Pacific Horizon
Vast, uninterrupted views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean throughout the majority of the flight duration.
San Lorenzo Island
Visible immediately after takeoff from Lima, this is the largest island in Peru and a former naval base.
Oceanic Sunset
On late afternoon flights, the left side offers a front-row seat to the sun setting directly over the water.
Select the left side for sunset flights or if you prefer a peaceful, glare-free view during the morning. Look down shortly after takeoff to see the busy shipping lanes outside the Port of Callao.
Distance: 1,008 km (626 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Arrival: TBP (-3.55253005027771, -80.38140106201172)
Route Type: Domestic
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