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Photo: Murray Foubister · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ancient geoglyphs etched into the Peruvian desert over 2,000 years ago. The massive figures of animals and geometric shapes span up to 370 m and are only fully visible from the air.
28Flight Routes
1 kmClosest Pass
🦅 MonumentType
Routes that pass it28
ORD → SCL
Both Sides
SCL → ORD
Both Sides
LIM → MEX
Both Sides
MEX → LIM
Both Sides
AEP → LIM
Right
LIM → AEP
Left
LIM → MVD
Right
MVD → LIM
Left
EZE → LIM
Right
LIM → EZE
Left
PTY → SCL
Right
SCL → PTY
Left
LIM → NUQ
Left
LIM → SFO
Left
NUQ → LIM
Right
SFO → LIM
Right
LIM → PDX
Right
PDX → LIM
Left
LAX → LIM
Right
LIM → LAX
Left
ATL → SCL
Right
SCL → ATL
Left
SCL → UIO
Right
UIO → SCL
Left
COR → LIM
Right
LIM → COR
Left
LIM → SLC
Right
SLC → LIM
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 Nazca Lines from a plane?
Yes — 28 flight routes pass within 40 km of Nazca Lines. The closest routes include Chicago to Santiago, Santiago to Chicago, Lima to Mexico City. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 1 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Nazca Lines?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Nazca Lines: on a Chicago to Santiago flight, visible from both sides; on a Santiago to Chicago flight, visible from both sides; on a Lima to Mexico City flight, visible from both sides.