Right side scores higher (3.5 vs 2.5) due to superior scenic variety across the full flight: the Mediterranean departure from Tel Aviv provides urban and coastal drama, while the Andes approach into Chachapoyas delivers world-class mountain terrain and canyon scenery. Left side offers less distinctive features on both legs—inland Israeli terrain during takeoff and the western Andes slopes during landing lack the visual impact of the right-side views.
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Flight Path
Tel Aviv to Chachapoyas is 7,775 miles (12,513 km), a flight of about 14 hours 20 minutes.
The flight crosses the Mediterranean Sea (5+ hours of open water with minimal landmarks), then transits North Africa (Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains visible on southern leg), crosses the Atlantic, and approaches South America via the Caribbean and northern coast of Venezuela/Colombia before turning south into Peru. Notable midpoint features include the Atlas Mountains of Morocco/Algeria, the Sahara Desert expanse, and the Andes cordillera as it approaches Peru from the north.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TLV
RIGHTRight side captures the Mediterranean coastline and Tel Aviv's urban waterfront during westerly departures (runway 26), with the city sprawl and harbor visible during initial climb. Left side faces inland toward the Judean Hills with less dramatic urban context.
Landing at CHH
RIGHTRight side offers the dramatic Peruvian Andes approach: the descent into Chachapoyas reveals the steep mountain valleys, the Marañón River canyon system, and the high-altitude terrain surrounding the airport. Left side faces the western slopes with less visual definition of the valley approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ben Gurion (TLV) to Chachapoyas (CHH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tel Aviv to Chachapoyas. Right side scores higher (3.5 vs 2.5) due to superior scenic variety across the full flight: the Mediterranean departure from Tel Aviv provides urban and coastal drama, while the Andes approach into Chachapoyas delivers world-class mountain terrain and canyon scenery. Left side offers less distinctive features on both legs—inland Israeli terrain during takeoff and the western Andes slopes during landing lack the visual impact of the right-side views.
What can I see during takeoff from Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv?
During takeoff from Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the Mediterranean coastline and Tel Aviv's urban waterfront during westerly departures (runway 26), with the city sprawl and harbor visible during initial climb. Left side faces inland toward the Judean Hills with less dramatic urban context. Notable sights include: Tel Aviv harbor and beachfront, Mediterranean Sea, Judean Hills ridge to the east.
What can I see when landing at Chachapoyas in Chachapoyas?
When landing at Chachapoyas (CHH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers the dramatic Peruvian Andes approach: the descent into Chachapoyas reveals the steep mountain valleys, the Marañón River canyon system, and the high-altitude terrain surrounding the airport. Left side faces the western slopes with less visual definition of the valley approach. Notable sights include: Marañón River canyon, Andes peaks surrounding Chachapoyas valley, high-altitude cloud formations, terraced agricultural slopes.
How long is the flight from Tel Aviv to Chachapoyas?
The flight from Ben Gurion (TLV) to Chachapoyas (CHH) takes about 14 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,775 miles (12,513 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tel Aviv to Chachapoyas flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Mediterranean Sea (5+ hours of open water with minimal landmarks), then transits North Africa (Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains visible on southern leg), crosses the Atlantic, and approaches South America via the Caribbean and northern coast of Venezuela/Colombia before turning south into Peru. Notable midpoint features include the Atlas Mountains of Morocco/Algeria, the Sahara Desert expanse, and the Andes cordillera as it approaches Peru from the north.