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MAD → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Andes Mountains during the final hours of the flight, including the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, as well as a more direct view of the Amazon basin's transition into the foothills.
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Madrid & Tagus River
Aerial views of the Spanish capital and the winding Tagus River shortly after takeoff from Barajas.
Amazon Rainforest
A vast, seemingly endless green carpet of the Amazon basin as you enter South American airspace via Brazil or Colombia.
Cordillera Blanca
Stunning views of the highest tropical mountain range in the world, featuring glacier-topped peaks like Huascarán.
Lima Eastern Districts
The dense urban sprawl of Lima nestled against the arid Andean foothills during the final descent into Callao.
For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Andes. Since most MAD-LIM flights are daytime journeys, the sun will be on the left side during the first half of the flight; close your window shade over the Atlantic to prevent glare, then reopen it once you cross the South American coast. The mountain views are most dramatic roughly 60-90 minutes before landing.
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Portuguese Coastline
Glances of the Iberian Peninsula's western edge and the deep blue expanse of the North Atlantic.
Ecuadorian Volcanic Arc
On clear days, the right side may offer views of distant Andean volcanoes like Chimborazo as the flight tracks south.
Pacific Coastline
The dramatic contrast between the arid Peruvian desert cliffs and the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean.
Callao Harbor & San Lorenzo
Views of the busy shipping port of Callao and the largest island in Peru, San Lorenzo, just before touchdown.
The right side is ideal for passengers who prefer softer lighting, as it faces away from the sun for the majority of the westbound flight. This side offers excellent views of the Pacific horizon during the descent. If the flight arrives late in the afternoon, you may be treated to a spectacular sunset over the ocean just as you reach the Peruvian coast.
Book Hotels in LimaDistance: 9,526 km (5,919 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 12 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: International
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