Seeing Chiclayo from a plane7 ★
Near the tomb of the Lord of Sipán, found in 1987 and one of the richest unlooted royal burials in the Americas. Look for a green irrigated valley floor squeezed between desert and the Pacific.
7 of our routes pass it. Peru · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Lima: sit on the left, 306 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Lima | Left | 322 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Buenos Aires | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 288 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Lima | Left | 306 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Lima | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 420 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Lima | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 260 min after takeoff |
| New York to Lima | Right | 365 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Lima | Right | 381 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Chiclayo from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 7). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Chiclayo from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Chiclayo at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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