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SDQ → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Las Américas International Airport (Santo Domingo) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the majestic Andes mountain range, including several snow-capped volcanoes and high-altitude peaks throughout Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Hispañola Departure
Aerial views of the southern coastline of the Dominican Republic and the deep blue Caribbean waters immediately after takeoff.
Colombian Central Cordillera
Dramatic views of the high-altitude ridges of the Colombian Andes as the flight moves south toward the equator.
Avenue of the Volcanoes
In clear weather over Ecuador, you can spot massive peaks like Cotopaxi and Chimborazo piercing through the cloud layer.
Cordillera Blanca
Stunning views of the highest tropical mountain range in the world as you enter northern Peruvian airspace.
Lima Urban Sprawl
As the plane turns for its final approach into LIM, you get a massive scale of the Peruvian capital nestled against the mountains.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct glare while the sun illuminates the Andes to the east. Keep your camera ready about 2-3 hours into the flight for the Ecuadorean volcanoes. If flying at night, look for the sprawling light grids of Bogotá and Quito.
Caribbean Horizon
Expansive views of the Caribbean Sea and potentially distant views of the Panamanian isthmus depending on the flight corridor.
Chocó Rainforest
Views of one of the wettest and most biodiverse regions on Earth along the Pacific coast of Colombia.
Gulf of Guayaquil
The largest inlet of the Pacific Ocean in South America, visible as the flight transitions from Ecuador to Peru.
Sechura Desert
The stark, beautiful contrast of the yellow Peruvian coastal desert meeting the deep blue Pacific Ocean.
Callao Port
Close-up views of the bustling shipping lanes and islands like Isla San Lorenzo just before touchdown in Lima.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or sunset flights, offering spectacular views of the sun dipping into the Pacific Ocean. It is also the best side for viewing the unique desert geography of the Peruvian coastline during the final hour of the flight.
Distance: 3,483 km (2,164 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 6 min
Departure: SDQ (18.42970085144, -69.668899536133)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: International
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