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SJO → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Juan Santamaria International Airport (San Jose) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular, close-up views of the Andean spine, including the snow-capped volcanoes of Ecuador and the high-altitude peaks of the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca.
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Osa Peninsula
Aerial views of the lush Corcovado National Park as you depart Costa Rican airspace.
Ecuadorian Volcanoes
Distant glimpses of the 'Avenue of the Volcanoes', including Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.
Cordillera Blanca
Dramatic views of the world's highest tropical mountain range with perennial snow.
Callejón de Huaylas
The deep valley separating the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra in northern Peru.
Lima Cityscape
A sprawling view of the Peruvian capital as the plane aligns for its final approach.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to catch the sun illuminating the Andean peaks. This side is consistently more scenic as the flight path typically stays inland over the mountains or along the eastern coastline. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes before arrival for the best mountain shots.
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Pacific Ocean
Uninterrupted views of the vast Pacific horizon and the deep blue Humboldt Current.
Gulf of Guayaquil
The massive estuary where the Guayas River meets the sea at the border of Ecuador.
Sechura Desert
The stark, yellow sands of Peru's coastal desert contrasting with the blue ocean.
Callao Harbor
Views of the main port of Peru and San Lorenzo Island during the descent into LIM.
Choose the right side for afternoon or evening flights to enjoy the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. While less mountainous, the contrast between the Sechura Desert and the sea is visually striking. On the final approach to Jorge Chávez, you will see the rugged coastline and the fishing vessels of Callao.
Book Hotels in LimaDistance: 2,570 km (1,597 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 26 min
Departure: SJO (9.993860244750977, -84.20880126953125)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: International
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