New York to Lima flight path: JFK to LIM

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Lima. While the right side offers a nice Manhattan glimpse at takeoff, the left side wins overall thanks to the Andes-influenced approach into Lima and the extended coastal scenery during descent, offering more sustained terrain interest.

During takeoff from John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing JFK southbound on runway 13L/13R, the initial climb curves over Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways, giving right-side passengers a brief but classic view of the Manhattan skyline and Long Island's coastline before the turn south over open water. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Peninsula, Atlantic coastline.

When landing at Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Lima's runway 16, the descent tracks down the Peruvian coastline with the Andes foothills visible inland to the left, followed by a clear view of Lima's dense urban sprawl and the Pacific shoreline just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Andes foothills, Lima coastline and cliffs, Pacific Ocean, Lima urban sprawl.

The flight from John F Kennedy International (JFK) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) takes 6h 50m.

Route passes over the Caribbean near Hispaniola and Colombia's northern coast, then continues along the western edge of South America, skirting the Andes' outer ranges before the final descent into Lima.