Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montevideo to Lima. While takeoff offers good estuary views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides superior scenery—the Andes, coastal desert contrast, and Lima's geography are more visually dramatic and geographically significant than the departure.

During takeoff from Carrasco International (MVD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Carrasco typically departs to the northeast or east. Right-side seats capture the Río de la Plata estuary and the Atlantic coastline as you climb out, with the city of Montevideo visible below and to the left. The river's wide mouth and surrounding marshlands are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Montevideo city grid, Punta Carretas peninsula.

When landing at Jorge Chavez International (LIM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Lima from the southeast, aircraft typically descend over the Pacific and enter from the south or southwest. Left-side seats offer views of the Andes foothills rising inland, the coastal desert plains, and the city of Lima sprawling along the coast. The contrast between the barren desert and the green irrigated valleys is striking. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean, Andes Mountains (distant), Lima city sprawl, Callao port and coastal plains.

The flight from Carrasco International (MVD) to Jorge Chavez International (LIM) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the South American interior, passing over northern Argentina and southern Bolivia. Notable features include the Paraná River basin (visible as a dark ribbon if crossing at lower altitudes), the transition from subtropical grasslands to drier terrain, and eventually the eastern slopes of the Andes as you approach Peru. The Altiplano plateau becomes visible as you near the Peruvian border, appearing as high, flat terrain with sparse vegetation.