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SAL → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a continuous panorama of the Central American isthmus followed by the majestic peaks of the Andes and the dramatic transition from lush tropics to the Peruvian coastal desert.
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Central American Volcanic Arc
Shortly after departure, witness the chain of volcanoes stretching across Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Panama Canal
A bird's-eye view of the world-famous engineering marvel as the flight crosses the narrow isthmus.
Ecuadorian Andes
Breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, including Chimborazo, the point on Earth closest to the sun.
Cordillera Blanca
The highest tropical mountain range in the world, featuring the massive Huascarán peak in Peru.
Lima Cityscape
During the final approach, see the vast urban sprawl of the Peruvian capital nestled against the Andean foothills.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while viewing the mountains. This side is ideal for spotting the Panama Canal and the high-altitude glaciers of the Andes. Keep your camera ready as you pass northern Peru, where the greenery of the equator sharply turns into the golden hues of the Sechura desert.
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Pacific Horizon
Vast, uninterrupted views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean throughout the majority of the flight.
Nicoya Peninsula
Distant views of the rugged coastline and hidden bays of Costa Rica's Pacific shore.
Gulf of Guayaquil
Observe the massive delta where the Guayas River meets the ocean on the border of Ecuador and Peru.
Peruvian Coastal Cliffs
Dramatic views of the arid cliffs and the Pan-American Highway winding along the shore during descent.
The right side is perfect for late afternoon flights to witness a spectacular sunset over the Pacific. During the descent into Lima, this side provides excellent views of the 'Costa Verde' cliffs and the ocean-front districts like Miraflores and Chorrillos. Be aware that the 'Garúa' (coastal mist) often covers the view in the winter months (June-October).
Book Hotels in LimaDistance: 3,123 km (1,941 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Departure: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: International
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