Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Cordillera Real and altiplano on departure, then the Andes spine throughout the flight's westward descent toward Lima. Left side offers coastal views only on final approach.
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Flight Path
La Paz to Lima is 673 miles (1,083 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
The flight path descends westward from the altiplano across the Andes foothills. Notable features include the high-altitude plateau terrain, the Andes mountain chain running north-south, and the gradual transition from alpine terrain to coastal desert. The Mantaro River valley and surrounding highlands may be visible in the central portion of the flight. Clear days offer views of multiple Andean peaks including Huaytapallana. The descent toward Lima reveals the coastal plain and Pacific Ocean approaching from the east.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LPB
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Cordillera Real mountain range and the altiplano plateau stretching eastward from El Alto. The aircraft climbs northwest initially, so right-side passengers see the dramatic high-altitude terrain that defines the La Paz region.
Landing at LIM
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Andes foothills descending toward Lima and the Pacific coastline. As the aircraft descends on approach from the southeast, left-side passengers see the transition from highlands to coastal desert and the city of Lima sprawling along the coast.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from El Alto International (LPB) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from La Paz to Lima. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery: the Cordillera Real and altiplano on departure, then the Andes spine throughout the flight's westward descent toward Lima. Left side offers coastal views only on final approach.
What can I see during takeoff from El Alto International in La Paz?
During takeoff from El Alto International (LPB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Cordillera Real mountain range and the altiplano plateau stretching eastward from El Alto. The aircraft climbs northwest initially, so right-side passengers see the dramatic high-altitude terrain that defines the La Paz region. Notable sights include: Cordillera Real peaks (including Illimani at 6,438m to the south), the altiplano plateau, Lake Titicaca (visible on clear days to the northwest), La Paz city sprawl in the canyon below.
What can I see when landing at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima?
When landing at Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Andes foothills descending toward Lima and the Pacific coastline. As the aircraft descends on approach from the southeast, left-side passengers see the transition from highlands to coastal desert and the city of Lima sprawling along the coast. Notable sights include: The Andes western slopes and foothills, the coastal desert plain, the Pacific Ocean and Lima's urban sprawl along the coast, the Rimac River valley.
How long is the flight from La Paz to Lima?
The flight from El Alto International (LPB) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 673 miles (1,083 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the La Paz to Lima flight path pass over?
The flight path descends westward from the altiplano across the Andes foothills. Notable features include the high-altitude plateau terrain, the Andes mountain chain running north-south, and the gradual transition from alpine terrain to coastal desert. The Mantaro River valley and surrounding highlands may be visible in the central portion of the flight. Clear days offer views of multiple Andean peaks including Huaytapallana. The descent toward Lima reveals the coastal plain and Pacific Ocean approaching from the east.