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ANF → CJC
Which side of the plane to sit from Andrés Sabella Gálvez International Airport (Antofagasta) to El Loa Airport (Calama)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Cordillera de Domeyko and the distant high Andean peaks, including several prominent volcanoes, as the plane climbs toward the high-altitude plateau of Calama.
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Cordillera de Domeyko
Dramatic view of this pre-Andean mountain range featuring jagged ridges and ancient folded rock formations.
Centinela Mining Complex
Gigantic open-pit copper mines and turquoise tailing ponds that demonstrate the massive scale of Chilean industry.
Andean Volcanic Arc
On clear days, the snow-capped silhouettes of Volcán San Pedro and San Pablo are visible on the horizon.
Salar de Carmen
View the bright white salt crusts of the salars nestled between the brown desert hills shortly after departure.
Calama Approach
A stunning view of the Loa River canyon, the only major river in the region, cutting through the desert as you land.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic geological textures. Morning flights offer the best lighting for photography of the Andes. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to capture the contrast between the mining pits and the natural desert floor.
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Mejillones Bay
Upon takeoff from ANF, look back to see the deep blue waters and the distinct hook-shaped peninsula of Mejillones.
Pampa del Castillo
A vast, hyper-arid expanse of the Atacama Desert showing unique geological wind-erosion patterns.
Sierra Gorda Village
A small mining community that appears like an oasis of habitation in the middle of a Mars-like landscape.
FCAB Railway Lines
Trace the historic Antofagasta-Bolivia railway lines snaking through the desert floor below.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh sun reflecting off the desert sand. You will get a better view of the coastal fog (Camanchaca) rolling against the mountains during morning departures.
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Get eSIMs for ChileDistance: 190 km (118 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: ANF (-23.444501, -70.445099)
Arrival: CJC (-22.498199462890625, -68.90360260009766)
Route Type: Domestic
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