While takeoff offers brief scenic value on the left, the right side dominates the majority of this long flight. The Andes Mountains are visible for hours during descent, providing far more dramatic and sustained scenery than the brief Lake Champlain views at departure.
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Flight Path
Burlington to Lima is 3,911 miles (6,295 km), a flight of about 8 hours.
The flight path crosses the Caribbean Sea and northern South America. Notable features include the Yucatan Peninsula (visible from altitude as a flat, low landmass), the Caribbean coastline of Central America and Colombia, and the Magdalena River valley in Colombia. As the aircraft approaches Peru, the Andes Mountains become increasingly prominent, with the Cordillera Occidental and Cordillera Central dominating views for the final 3+ hours of flight. The descent path brings views of high-altitude Peruvian plateau terrain, the Rimac River canyon system, and finally the coastal desert plain surrounding Lima.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BTV
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains as the aircraft climbs out westbound. The lake dominates the immediate landscape, and the mountain ridgeline extends northward along the left wing.
Landing at LIM
RIGHTRight-side seats provide views of the Andes Mountains as the aircraft descends toward Lima from the southeast. The dramatic mountain range is visible for the final 200+ miles of approach, and the Pacific coastline becomes visible near touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Burlington International (BTV) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Burlington to Lima. While takeoff offers brief scenic value on the left, the right side dominates the majority of this long flight. The Andes Mountains are visible for hours during descent, providing far more dramatic and sustained scenery than the brief Lake Champlain views at departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Burlington International in Burlington?
During takeoff from Burlington International (BTV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains as the aircraft climbs out westbound. The lake dominates the immediate landscape, and the mountain ridgeline extends northward along the left wing. Notable sights include: Lake Champlain, Green Mountains (Vermont), Adirondack Mountains (New York, distant), Burlington urban area.
What can I see when landing at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima?
When landing at Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide views of the Andes Mountains as the aircraft descends toward Lima from the southeast. The dramatic mountain range is visible for the final 200+ miles of approach, and the Pacific coastline becomes visible near touchdown. Notable sights include: Andes Mountains (Central Cordillera), Pacific Ocean coastline, Lima urban sprawl, Rimac River valley.
How long is the flight from Burlington to Lima?
The flight from Burlington International (BTV) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) takes about 8 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 3,911 miles (6,295 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Burlington to Lima flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Caribbean Sea and northern South America. Notable features include the Yucatan Peninsula (visible from altitude as a flat, low landmass), the Caribbean coastline of Central America and Colombia, and the Magdalena River valley in Colombia. As the aircraft approaches Peru, the Andes Mountains become increasingly prominent, with the Cordillera Occidental and Cordillera Central dominating views for the final 3+ hours of flight. The descent path brings views of high-altitude Peruvian plateau terrain, the Rimac River canyon system, and finally the coastal desert plain surrounding Lima.