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BCN → SCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is favored primarily for the spectacular descent into Santiago, offering unparalleled views of the high Andes peaks and the majestic Mount Aconcagua, the highest point in the Western Hemisphere.
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Spanish Coastline
Beautiful views of the Mediterranean coastline and the Balearic Sea during departure.
Atlantic Islands
Potential sightings of the Canary Islands or Cape Verde depending on the specific flight path across the Atlantic.
High Andes
Dramatic, snow-capped peaks as the flight crosses from Argentina into Chile.
Mount Aconcagua
The 6,961-meter summit is often visible to the north on the right side during the descent into Santiago.
Chilean Valleys
The lush agricultural heartland and vineyards of the Central Valley just before landing at SCL.
This is widely considered the 'scenic side' for the Santiago arrival. To see Mount Aconcagua, ensure you are looking out approximately 20-30 minutes before landing. For the best photography of the Andes, choose a seat behind the wing to capture the scale of the mountains against the aircraft. Late afternoon flights offer stunning golden-hour lighting on the peaks.
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Barcelona Skyline
Aerial views of the iconic city grid and Sagrada Familia shortly after takeoff from BCN.
African Fringe
Distant views of the Moroccan coastline and the edge of the Sahara desert during the initial southward leg.
Amazon Canopy
A vast, seemingly endless carpet of green as the flight enters South American airspace over Brazil.
Gran Chaco
The unique, sparsely populated scrubland and dry forests of Northern Argentina and Paraguay.
The left side is preferable for morning arrivals to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun. During the crossing of the Andes, the left side offers a broader view of the mountain range stretching toward Patagonia. Keep an eye out for the reddish hues of the Argentine interior before the ascent into the high cordillera.
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Get eSIMs for ChileDistance: 11,150 km (6,928 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 13 hrs 7 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Route Type: International
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