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MEX → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic volcanic peaks of Mexico, the diverse coastlines of Central America, and the distant majesty of the Andes mountains.
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Mexican Volcanoes
Breathtaking views of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl shortly after departure from Mexico City.
Gulf of Fonseca
A unique tri-national marine space where El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua converge.
Central American Coast
Continuous views of the lush, green Pacific shorelines of Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Ecuadorian Andes
Distant glimpses of snow-capped peaks like Chimborazo as you fly parallel to the mountain range.
Sechura Desert
The stark transition into the northern Peruvian desert as the plane begins its descent.
Book an 'A' seat for the best views. On morning flights, this side will experience direct sunlight, so have your window shade ready, but it offers the best light for photographing the volcanoes. During the final 45 minutes of the flight, look for the sharp contrast between the arid desert and the Pacific Ocean.
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An uninterrupted view of the vast Pacific Ocean with dramatic tropical cloud formations.
Gulf of Tehuantepec
Crossing the open waters of the southern Mexican coast where the land narrows significantly.
Isla de la Plata
A small, ecologically rich island off the coast of Ecuador often visible in clear weather.
Maritime Routes
Spotting large cargo vessels navigating the deep-water corridors toward the Panama Canal.
Callao & San Lorenzo
Views of Peru's largest island and the bustling port of Callao during the final approach.
Choose a 'K' or 'F' seat for this side. It is the preferred choice for afternoon or evening flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Pacific. Upon arrival in Lima, this side often provides a clearer view of the coastal islands and the 'Costa Verde' cliffs if the plane performs a southern loop for landing.
Book Hotels in LimaDistance: 4,245 km (2,638 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: International
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