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Our Recommendation
8.8

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.

Right Side Highlights
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Pucallpa Skyline

Aerial view of the regional capital and its red-soiled outskirts along the Ucayali River.

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Cordillera Huayhuash

Breathtaking distant views of some of Peru's highest and most iconic peaks, including Yerupajá.

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Coastal Transition

The dramatic and sudden shift from lush green mountains to the arid, ochre-colored Peruvian desert.

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Pacific Horizon

The vast blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean as the aircraft maneuvers for its final approach.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
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Ucayali Meanders

Intricate oxbow lakes and winding river paths carved through the dense Amazonian canopy near Pucallpa.

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El Sira Mountains

Dense, cloud-shrouded tropical mountain forests rising sharply from the jungle floor.

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Cordillera Central

Rugged, glaciated terrain and jagged ridges of the central Peruvian Andes mountain range.

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Andean Lagoons

Deep turquoise high-altitude glacial lakes nestled within the mountain valleys.

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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).

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Route Information

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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