Right-side seats offer the best combination of departure views (Chesapeake Bay estuary and harbor) and arrival views (Pacific coastline, Andes foothills, and Lima's coastal geography). The flight path generally tracks south-southwest, so right-side seats face outboard for most of the journey.
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Flight Path
Baltimore to Lima is 3,538 miles (5,693 km), a flight of about 6 hours 45 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Caribbean (Yucatan Channel area), then the Gulf of Mexico, then Central America (Honduras/Nicaragua region), before heading south over Costa Rica and Panama. Over the Pacific, you'll pass west of Colombia and Ecuador. Notable midpoint features include the Yucatan Peninsula (limestone platform visible on departure), the Caribbean Sea, Central American cloud formations and occasional volcanic peaks (Arenal in Costa Rica is sometimes visible), and the Pacific coast of Colombia/Ecuador with the Andes rising inland. Most of the route is over open ocean with scattered cumulus clouds.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BWI
RIGHTBWI typically departs runway 10L/10R (eastbound) or 1L/1R (northbound). Right-side seats on eastbound departures offer views of the Patapsco River estuary and Chesapeake Bay as you climb out over water. Northbound departures show the Baltimore harbor and inner city grid before turning south.
Landing at LIM
RIGHTApproaching Lima typically uses runway 03 (northbound) or 15 (southbound). Right-side seats on southbound approaches descend over the Pacific Ocean and coastal cliffs south of Lima, offering dramatic views of the Andes foothills rising inland and the city's coastal sprawl. Northbound approaches also favor right seats for views of the Pacific and the approach path over water.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Baltimore Washington International (BWI) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Baltimore to Lima. Right-side seats offer the best combination of departure views (Chesapeake Bay estuary and harbor) and arrival views (Pacific coastline, Andes foothills, and Lima's coastal geography). The flight path generally tracks south-southwest, so right-side seats face outboard for most of the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
During takeoff from Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Right side for the best views. BWI typically departs runway 10L/10R (eastbound) or 1L/1R (northbound). Right-side seats on eastbound departures offer views of the Patapsco River estuary and Chesapeake Bay as you climb out over water. Northbound departures show the Baltimore harbor and inner city grid before turning south. Notable sights include: Patapsco River estuary, Chesapeake Bay (eastern horizon), Baltimore inner harbor with container terminals, Dundalk industrial area to the southeast.
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. Approaching Lima typically uses runway 03 (northbound) or 15 (southbound). Right-side seats on southbound approaches descend over the Pacific Ocean and coastal cliffs south of Lima, offering dramatic views of the Andes foothills rising inland and the city's coastal sprawl. Northbound approaches also favor right seats for views of the Pacific and the approach path over water. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean coastline with dramatic cliffs, Andes Mountains (distant, inland), Lima's urban sprawl and coastal districts (Miraflores, Barranco visible as developed areas), San Isidro golf course and green spaces in the city center.
How long is the flight from Baltimore to Lima?
The flight from Baltimore Washington International (BWI) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) takes about 6 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,538 miles (5,693 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Baltimore to Lima flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Caribbean (Yucatan Channel area), then the Gulf of Mexico, then Central America (Honduras/Nicaragua region), before heading south over Costa Rica and Panama. Over the Pacific, you'll pass west of Colombia and Ecuador. Notable midpoint features include the Yucatan Peninsula (limestone platform visible on departure), the Caribbean Sea, Central American cloud formations and occasional volcanic peaks (Arenal in Costa Rica is sometimes visible), and the Pacific coast of Colombia/Ecuador with the Andes rising inland. Most of the route is over open ocean with scattered cumulus clouds.