Seeing Sechura Desert from a plane
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A coastal desert in northern Peru where it almost never rains, except in strong El Niño years when floods can briefly create a lake. Look for tan sand running to the Pacific, with green river valleys crossing it.
2 of our routes pass it. Peru
The easy pick
Atlanta to Lima: sit on the right, 313 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Lima | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 313 min after takeoff |
| Houston to Lima | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 297 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 Sechura Desert from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Sechura Desert from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
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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