Colca Canyon

6 flight routes pass within 25 miles of Colca Canyon.

Colca Canyon
🦅 Mountain · Peru

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One of the world's deepest canyons at 3,270 m, twice the depth of the Grand Canyon. Andean condors soar above the terraced valley on flights over southern Peru.
6Flight Routes
8 miClosest Pass
🦅 MountainType

Routes that pass it6

EZE → SAT Buenos Aires to San Antonio · 8 mi Left SAT → EZE San Antonio to Buenos Aires · 8 mi Right CUZ → SCL Cuzco to Santiago · 17 mi Right SCL → CUZ Santiago to Cuzco · 17 mi Left AQP → LIM Arequipa to Lima · 19 mi Right LIM → AQP Lima to Arequipa · 19 mi Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see Colca Canyon from a plane?

Yes — 6 flight routes pass within 25 miles of Colca Canyon. The closest routes include Buenos Aires to San Antonio, San Antonio to Buenos Aires, Cuzco to Santiago. Sit on the Left side, with the landmark passing about 8 miles away.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Colca Canyon?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Colca Canyon: on a Buenos Aires to San Antonio flight, sit on the Left side; on a San Antonio to Buenos Aires flight, sit on the Right side; on a Cuzco to Santiago flight, sit on the Right side.