Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lima to Guayaquil. Right side dominates both segments—the Pacific coastline and Andes on departure, plus the approach path naturally favors right-seaters on descent. Left has the estuary advantage on landing, but the takeoff views are more dramatic and sustained.

During takeoff from Jorge Chavez International (LIM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the Pacific coastline and the Andes foothills as you climb northwestward. LIM typically departs runway 03 (north) or 21 (south); northbound departures give right-seaters the best view of the coastal geography and the transition from desert to mountains. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean (immediate west), Andes Mountains (eastern horizon), Lima urban sprawl (beneath and receding south), Callao port district (southwest).

When landing at Simon Bolivar International (GYE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Guayas River estuary and mangrove wetlands as you descend into GYE. Typical approach is from the southwest on runway 09; left-seaters see the river delta, coastal wetlands, and the transition from ocean to the Guayaquil urban area. Notable sights include: Guayas River estuary (dominant feature), Pacific Ocean (western approach), Mangrove wetlands (dark green patches), Guayaquil city center (eastern side of river).

The flight from Jorge Chavez International (LIM) to Simon Bolivar International (GYE) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path runs north-northwest over the Pacific, staying 50–100 miles offshore. The Andes spine remains visible on the eastern horizon throughout, with the Western Cordillera's peaks (including Chimborazo region) becoming more prominent as you approach Ecuador. The coast transitions from Peru's arid desert (Sechura region) to Ecuador's greener, wetter Pacific lowlands. No major cities are directly beneath the route, but the Ecuadorian coast near Manta and Salinas passes to the east. The ocean below shows typical tropical Pacific conditions—occasional fishing fleet activity and scattered cumulus development in the afternoon.