Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Arequipa to Cuzco. While takeoff favors the right for volcanic views, the landing descent on the left provides more sustained and dramatic scenery of the Vilcanota Valley and Cusco's mountain setting. The left side captures the approach into one of the world's most geographically distinctive cities.

During takeoff from Rodriguez Ballon (AQP), sit on the Right side for the best views. AQP typically departs to the north on Runway 07/25. Right-side seats face east during northbound climb, giving direct views of the Western Cordillera peaks that rise immediately east of the airport. Left seats see the flat coastal plain and Pacific direction. Notable sights include: Western Cordillera peaks (Misti, Chachani, Pichu Pichu volcanoes to the northeast), Arequipa city grid below, Pampas de Majes agricultural plain to the north.

When landing at Velazco Astete (CUZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. CUZ approaches from the north on Runway 03/21. Left-side seats during descent face west-southwest, providing views of the Vilcanota River valley and the high Andean terrain surrounding Cusco. Right seats see the approach path but less dramatic topography. Notable sights include: Vilcanota River valley (Sacred Valley approach), Cusco city nestled in the Andean basin, surrounding high peaks of the Eastern Cordillera, agricultural terraces on valley slopes.

The flight from Rodriguez Ballon (AQP) to Velazco Astete (CUZ) takes Approximately 1 hour.

The flight climbs north from Arequipa across the high Andean plateau (altiplano) at roughly 12,000-14,000 feet elevation. The terrain transitions from volcanic peaks near Arequipa to rolling high-altitude grassland and scattered lakes. The Colca Canyon region lies to the northwest (left) during cruise. As the flight approaches Cusco from the south, it descends into the Vilcanota River valley, with the Sacred Valley's agricultural terraces and Inca-era settlements becoming visible. The entire route follows the spine of the Peruvian Andes at high altitude.