How do planes pressurize the cabin when leaving from high altitude (>8000’)?

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Currently leaving Cusco airport (11,000’) and flying to Lima. I understand how they bleed air in when going up in altitude, but when flying from high altitude and going to sea level, the plane doesn’t go back down to standard cabin pressurization altitudes until landing.

Posted Apr 5, 2026, 3:05 PM UTC

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