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TCQ → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Coronel FAP Carlos Ciriani Santa Rosa International Airport (Tacna) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the rugged Andes foothills, distant volcanic peaks, and the stark beauty of the Peruvian coastal desert.
Arequipa Volcanoes
Spot the silhouettes of El Misti and Chachani rising in the distance to the east.
Nazca Plateaus
Fly over the high-altitude desert plains famous for the ancient Nazca lines.
Andean Cordillera
Witness the dramatic jagged ridges of the western Andes range stretching northward.
Ica Sand Dunes
Massive, wind-sculpted dunes surrounding the Ica valley and the Huacachina region.
River Oases
See the bright green strips of agriculture cutting through the brown desert landscape.
Morning flights are ideal for the right side to avoid glare and see the mountains clearly. Keep your camera ready for the volcanic peaks early in the flight and the massive sand dunes as you pass the Ica region.
Pacific Horizon
Continuous views of the vast Pacific Ocean coastline throughout the flight.
Port of Ilo
See the industrial port and coastal architecture of Ilo shortly after departure.
Paracas National Reserve
The striking contrast where the desert peninsula meets the ocean, visible near Pisco.
Isla San Lorenzo
The largest island in Peru appears on the left during the final descent into Jorge Chávez.
Opt for this side on late afternoon flights to witness the sun setting over the ocean. The descent often follows the shoreline, providing a clear view of the marine layer and coastal fog typical of the Lima region.
Distance: 994 km (618 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: TCQ (-18.0533008575, -70.2758026123)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: Domestic
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