About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Capitan Montes (TYL) to Jorge Chavez International (LIM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Talara to Lima. The takeoff climb on the right provides superior coastal and desert scenery over the Sechura region. While the landing favors the left, the northbound departure offers more dramatic and varied visual interest.
What can I see during takeoff from Capitan Montes in Talara?
During takeoff from Capitan Montes (TYL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing southbound from Talara, the right side offers views of the Sechura Desert's northern edge and the Pacific coastline curving away. The left side faces inland toward relatively featureless scrubland. Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean coastline, Sechura Desert northern margin, Talara oil fields (visible as industrial infrastructure near departure), Bayóvar Peninsula.
What can I see when landing at Jorge Chavez International in Lima?
When landing at Jorge Chavez International (LIM), sit on the Left side for the best views. On descent into Lima from the north, the left side captures the dramatic Andes foothills rising inland and the transition from desert to the Lima metropolitan area. The right side shows only open ocean. Notable sights include: Andes Mountains (western slopes), Rímac River valley, Lima urban sprawl and districts, Callao port and Pacific coastline.
How long is the flight from Talara to Lima?
The flight from Capitan Montes (TYL) to Jorge Chavez International (LIM) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Talara to Lima flight path pass over?
Sechura Desert floor, Pacific coastline running parallel to flight path, transition from northern desert scrubland to central Peruvian coastal plain, Andes foothills becoming more prominent as flight progresses southward