Seeing Piura from a plane6 ★
Founded by Pizarro in 1532, often called the first Spanish city in South America. Look for the Piura River crossing the city, frequently dry, in the middle of the Sechura Desert.
4 of our routes pass it. Peru · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Lima: sit on the left, 293 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Lima | Left | 309 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Buenos Aires | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 276 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Lima | Left | 293 min after takeoff |
| Los Angeles to Lima | Left | 407 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 Piura from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (4 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Piura from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Piura 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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