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PCL → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (Pucallpa) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Cordillera Huayhuash peaks and the spectacular transition from the high Andes to the Pacific coastline during the descent into Lima.
Pucallpa Skyline
Aerial view of the regional capital and its red-soiled outskirts along the Ucayali River.
Cordillera Huayhuash
Breathtaking distant views of some of Peru's highest and most iconic peaks, including Yerupajá.
Coastal Transition
The dramatic and sudden shift from lush green mountains to the arid, ochre-colored Peruvian desert.
Pacific Horizon
The vast blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean as the aircraft maneuvers for its final approach.
Port of Callao
Clear views of the shipping vessels, the naval base, and San Lorenzo Island just before landing.
The right side is the prime choice for seeing the high peaks of the Huayhuash range in the distance. During the descent, this side provides a stunning panorama of the coastline and the island of San Lorenzo. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the desert landscapes, but morning flights offer the clearest air for mountain spotting.
Ucayali Meanders
Intricate oxbow lakes and winding river paths carved through the dense Amazonian canopy near Pucallpa.
El Sira Mountains
Dense, cloud-shrouded tropical mountain forests rising sharply from the jungle floor.
Cordillera Central
Rugged, glaciated terrain and jagged ridges of the central Peruvian Andes mountain range.
Andean Lagoons
Deep turquoise high-altitude glacial lakes nestled within the mountain valleys.
Lima Northern Suburbs
The massive urban sprawl of the Comas and Carabayllo districts as the plane enters the Lima basin.
Sit on the left for the best views of the deep Amazonian river systems immediately after takeoff. This side is also excellent for seeing the sheer density of the central Andean ranges. Morning flights are highly recommended to avoid the heavy cloud build-up common in the afternoon over the 'Ceja de Selva' (jungle brow).
Distance: 491 km (305 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: PCL (-8.37794017791748, -74.57430267333984)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: Domestic
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