Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rio De Janeiro to Lima. Right side captures the dramatic Guanabara Bay departure and maintains good views of the Brazilian coast and inland mountains during the initial climb. While left wins on landing, the takeoff spectacle and the extended coastal views during the northern portion of the flight favor the right side overall.

During takeoff from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side seats offer views of Guanabara Bay and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward. GIG typically departs on runway 10L/10R (heading ~100°), so right-side passengers see the bay's eastern shore and islands receding beneath the wing. Notable sights include: Guanabara Bay with its numerous islands (Governador, Paquetá), the Atlantic Ocean horizon, Rio's northern coastal suburbs (São Gonçalo district visible inland), and the Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range appearing as a distant ridge to the west.

When landing at Jorge Chavez International (LIM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides the best views during approach to Lima. Aircraft typically land on runway 15L/15R (heading ~150°), and left-side passengers see the Andes foothills and the Rimac River valley as the plane descends toward the coastal plain where Jorge Chavez sits. Notable sights include: The Andes Mountains (eastern horizon, snow-capped peaks visible on clear days), the Rimac River valley cutting through brown desert terrain, Lima's sprawling urban grid on the coastal plain, and the Pacific Ocean with Callao port visible to the west.

The flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG) to Jorge Chavez International (LIM) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses inland over the Brazilian plateau, passing east of the Mantiqueira and Espinhaço mountain ranges. The landscape transitions from the Atlantic coastal zone to the interior plateau (cerrado), then descends toward the Peruvian altiplano and eventually the coastal desert. The Andes' eastern slopes become visible as the aircraft approaches Peru, with the high plateau visible before descent to Lima's coastal plain.