The left side captures the only two genuinely scenic moments of this transoceanic flight: the Paris flyover on departure and the Andean desert approach into Lima, while the right side sees only flat suburbs and open Pacific horizon.
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Flight Path
Paris to Lima is 6,385 miles (10,276 km), a flight of about 12 hours 50 minutes.
The route crosses the open Atlantic Ocean near the equator with no land visible for several hours, before making landfall over northern South America (Venezuela/Colombia) and following the Andes' western edge down into Peru.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
LEFTDeparting CDG on runway 27, aircraft bound for South America typically bank south-southwest, giving left-side passengers a brief but classic view of central Paris — the Eiffel Tower, Seine bends, and La Défense skyline — before the long Atlantic crossing begins. The right side only shows the flatter northern suburbs and countryside.
Landing at LIM
LEFTLima's runway 16 approach comes in from the north, so the aircraft descends with the arid Andean foothills and the Rímac valley on the left side, while the right side faces the flat Pacific horizon. The left view offers dramatic desert mountains and terraced valley terrain right up to touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Lima. The left side captures the only two genuinely scenic moments of this transoceanic flight: the Paris flyover on departure and the Andean desert approach into Lima, while the right side sees only flat suburbs and open Pacific horizon.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CDG on runway 27, aircraft bound for South America typically bank south-southwest, giving left-side passengers a brief but classic view of central Paris — the Eiffel Tower, Seine bends, and La Défense skyline — before the long Atlantic crossing begins. The right side only shows the flatter northern suburbs and countryside. Notable sights include: Eiffel Tower, Seine River, La Défense skyscraper district, Paris city center.
What can I see when landing at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima?
When landing at Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lima's runway 16 approach comes in from the north, so the aircraft descends with the arid Andean foothills and the Rímac valley on the left side, while the right side faces the flat Pacific horizon. The left view offers dramatic desert mountains and terraced valley terrain right up to touchdown. Notable sights include: Andean foothills, Rímac River valley, coastal desert cliffs, Lima's eastern districts.
How long is the flight from Paris to Lima?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) takes about 12 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,385 miles (10,276 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Lima flight path pass over?
The route crosses the open Atlantic Ocean near the equator with no land visible for several hours, before making landfall over northern South America (Venezuela/Colombia) and following the Andes' western edge down into Peru.