Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Arequipa to Lima. While takeoff on the right offers dramatic volcanic peaks, the landing approach on the left provides extended views of Peru's Pacific coast, Callao Bay, and Lima's coastal geography—more visually distinctive than the inland approach. Left seats capture the most geographically significant features over the longer portion of the flight.

During takeoff from Rodriguez Ballon (AQP), sit on the Right side for the best views. AQP typically departs runway 08 (eastbound) or 26 (westbound). Right-side seats on an eastbound departure offer immediate views of the Western Cordillera peaks rising directly off the wing, while westbound departures favor right seats for views of the city and surrounding volcanic terrain. Right consistently provides the more dramatic immediate geography. Notable sights include: Western Cordillera peaks (Misti, Chachani, Pichu Pichu volcanic complex), Arequipa city sprawl in the valley floor, Pampas Cañadas plateau to the east.

When landing at Jorge Chavez International (LIM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching LIM typically uses runway 15 (southbound) or 33 (northbound). Left-side seats on either approach vector provide views of the Pacific coastline, the Callao peninsula, and Lima's sprawling coastal districts. The descent path over the coastal plain offers consistent geographic interest on the left side. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean and Callao Bay, Lima coastal districts (Miraflores, Barranco), Andes foothills receding inland, San Cristóbal Hill (Cerro San Cristóbal) in central Lima.

The flight from Rodriguez Ballon (AQP) to Jorge Chavez International (LIM) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path travels northwest from Arequipa across the high Andean plateau (Altiplano) at 18,000-22,000 feet. The Nazca-Arequipa plain dominates the midpoint, an arid, high-altitude desert with minimal visible features. The Andes gradually descend northwestward; passengers may glimpse distant peaks of the Central Cordillera to the east (right side) during cruise. As the aircraft approaches Lima, the terrain transitions from high plateau to coastal plain, with the Pacific becoming visible roughly 40 minutes into the flight. The descent crosses the final Andean foothills before reaching the coastal lowlands.