The left side wins because it captures the Andes during departure and a slightly more informative descent over the French countryside, whereas the right side is dominated by featureless ocean for most of the roughly 10-hour Atlantic crossing.
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Flight Path
Lima to Paris is 6,385 miles (10,276 km), a flight of about 11 hours 35 minutes.
Open Atlantic Ocean for several hours with no landmasses visible; the route passes north of the Azores archipelago but typically not close enough for a clear view.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIM
LEFTLima's departures run south along the coast before the aircraft turns onto its northeast track toward the Caribbean. During that initial climb, the Andean foothills and coastal desert cliffs rise abruptly on the left (east) side, while the right side only shows the flat Pacific horizon.
Landing at CDG
LEFTCDG's westerly approach brings aircraft in from the east over the Marne farmland and Paris's northeastern suburbs; the left side offers a better angle on the patchwork fields and the outer edge of the city before touchdown, while the right side mostly faces open sky with less ground detail.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lima to Paris. The left side wins because it captures the Andes during departure and a slightly more informative descent over the French countryside, whereas the right side is dominated by featureless ocean for most of the roughly 10-hour Atlantic crossing.
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. Lima's departures run south along the coast before the aircraft turns onto its northeast track toward the Caribbean. During that initial climb, the Andean foothills and coastal desert cliffs rise abruptly on the left (east) side, while the right side only shows the flat Pacific horizon. Notable sights include: Andean foothills east of Lima, coastal desert bluffs, Rímac valley, Pacific coastline near Callao.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG's westerly approach brings aircraft in from the east over the Marne farmland and Paris's northeastern suburbs; the left side offers a better angle on the patchwork fields and the outer edge of the city before touchdown, while the right side mostly faces open sky with less ground detail. Notable sights include: Marne river valley, Paris northeastern suburbs, patchwork farmland of Île-de-France.
How long is the flight from Lima to Paris?
The flight from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes about 11 hours 35 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 Lima to Paris flight path pass over?
Open Atlantic Ocean for several hours with no landmasses visible; the route passes north of the Azores archipelago but typically not close enough for a clear view.