Right-side seats offer the most dramatic scenery: the Wasatch Range during departure is visually striking, and during the long southbound cruise over Peru, right-side passengers see the high Andes peaks and the spine of the cordillera as the flight tracks down the western edge of South America.
Flight Path
The flight path tracks south-southwest from Salt Lake City across Nevada and Arizona, then over the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico and Central America, before turning inland to approach Lima from the west. Notable features along the route include the Colorado Plateau (visible during early climb), the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico (if visible on the eastern horizon during the Pacific crossing), and the Andes Mountains becoming increasingly prominent as the aircraft approaches Peru from the west. The Pacific coastline of Mexico and Central America is visible on the left side during the oceanic portion of the flight. As the aircraft descends toward Lima, the Peruvian coastal plain and the western slopes of the Andes become the dominant features.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SLC
RIGHTRight-side seats offer immediate views of the Wasatch Range as the aircraft climbs southeastward from SLC. The mountains rise dramatically to the east and southeast of the airport, creating a striking backdrop during the initial climb phase.
Landing at LIM
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach into Lima. The aircraft descends from the east over the Andes foothills and the coastal plain, and left-side passengers see the transition from high terrain to the Pacific coastline 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 Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Salt Lake City to Lima. Right-side seats offer the most dramatic scenery: the Wasatch Range during departure is visually striking, and during the long southbound cruise over Peru, right-side passengers see the high Andes peaks and the spine of the cordillera as the flight tracks down the western edge of South America.
What can I see during takeoff from Salt Lake City International in Salt Lake City?
During takeoff from Salt Lake City International (SLC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer immediate views of the Wasatch Range as the aircraft climbs southeastward from SLC. The mountains rise dramatically to the east and southeast of the airport, creating a striking backdrop during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range (directly east), Great Salt Lake (visible to the northwest as the aircraft banks), Salt Lake Valley floor, Oquirrh Mountains (to the west).
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 excellent views during the descent approach into Lima. The aircraft descends from the east over the Andes foothills and the coastal plain, and left-side passengers see the transition from high terrain to the Pacific coastline and the city of Lima sprawling along the coast. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean coastline (dominant feature), Lima city sprawl (beige urban grid along the coast), Andes Mountains (receding to the east and southeast), Callao port area (visible as the industrial waterfront north of central Lima).
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Lima?
The flight from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Salt Lake City to Lima flight path pass over?
The flight path tracks south-southwest from Salt Lake City across Nevada and Arizona, then over the Pacific Ocean west of Mexico and Central America, before turning inland to approach Lima from the west. Notable features along the route include the Colorado Plateau (visible during early climb), the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico (if visible on the eastern horizon during the Pacific crossing), and the Andes Mountains becoming increasingly prominent as the aircraft approaches Peru from the west. The Pacific coastline of Mexico and Central America is visible on the left side during the oceanic portion of the flight. As the aircraft descends toward Lima, the Peruvian coastal plain and the western slopes of the Andes become the dominant features.