The left side offers the only real terrain and city interest on this flight — Lima's urban/Andean foothill view at takeoff and Buenos Aires' skyline at landing — while the right side is dominated by open ocean and featureless pampas plains for most of the route.
Flight Path
The direct route crosses the Andean altiplano near the Bolivia-Argentina border region before descending over the vast flat Pampas grasslands of central Argentina toward Buenos Aires.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIM
LEFTDeparting LIM to the south, the left side faces inland toward Lima's sprawling cityscape and the first rising foothills of the Andes, while the right side looks out over the flat, featureless Pacific. As the aircraft climbs and banks onto its southeast routing toward Argentina, the Andean foothills stay in view longer on the left.
Landing at AEP
LEFTOn approach to AEP from over the Río de la Plata, the final turn onto runway 31 puts Buenos Aires' downtown skyline and the riverfront parks on the left side, giving passengers a clear skyline view just before touchdown. The right side mostly shows open river water with no landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lima to Buenos Aires. The left side offers the only real terrain and city interest on this flight — Lima's urban/Andean foothill view at takeoff and Buenos Aires' skyline at landing — while the right side is dominated by open ocean and featureless pampas plains for most of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima?
During takeoff from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LIM to the south, the left side faces inland toward Lima's sprawling cityscape and the first rising foothills of the Andes, while the right side looks out over the flat, featureless Pacific. As the aircraft climbs and banks onto its southeast routing toward Argentina, the Andean foothills stay in view longer on the left. Notable sights include: Lima urban sprawl, Rímac River valley, coastal cliffs of Miraflores/Costa Verde, first Andean foothills.
What can I see when landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires?
When landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to AEP from over the Río de la Plata, the final turn onto runway 31 puts Buenos Aires' downtown skyline and the riverfront parks on the left side, giving passengers a clear skyline view just before touchdown. The right side mostly shows open river water with no landmarks. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata waterfront, Puerto Madero towers, Buenos Aires downtown skyline, coastal parkland along Costanera.
How long is the flight from Lima to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) takes 4h10m.
What does the Lima to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The direct route crosses the Andean altiplano near the Bolivia-Argentina border region before descending over the vast flat Pampas grasslands of central Argentina toward Buenos Aires.