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MDE → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (Rio Negro) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic spine of the Andes, featuring iconic snow-capped volcanoes and the world's highest tropical mountain ranges.
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Colombian Volcanoes
Aerial views of the Los Nevados National Natural Park, including the active Nevado del Ruiz.
Mount Chimborazo
Spot the peak of Ecuador's highest mountain, which is the closest point on Earth to the sun.
Cordillera Blanca
Breathtaking views of Peru's highest tropical peaks, including Huascarán, as you fly south.
Andean Valleys
Glimpse high-altitude settlements and patchwork agriculture carved into the steep mountain slopes.
Morning flights are essential as the Andes typically experience heavy cloud cover by the afternoon. Ensure you sit clear of the wing to see the deep valleys. Keep a flight tracker open to identify specific volcanic peaks as they appear in quick succession.
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Pacific Coastline
The transition from the lush Chocó rainforest to the arid coastal deserts of Peru.
Gulf of Guayaquil
A massive estuary system where the Guayas River meets the Pacific Ocean in Ecuador.
Sechura Desert
The vast, golden expanse of one of the world's driest landscapes in northern Peru.
San Lorenzo Island
The largest island in Peru, visible on the final approach into Jorge Chávez International Airport.
The right side is spectacular for sunset flights, offering a view of the sun dipping into the Pacific. It is also the best side for seeing the stark urban sprawl of Lima and the offshore islands during the final descent into LIM.
Book Hotels in LimaDistance: 2,031 km (1,262 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 42 min
Departure: MDE (6.164540000000001, -75.4231)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: International
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