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CCS → SCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the massive wall of the Andes mountains and the Amazon-to-Andes transition, culminating in a spectacular view of Mount Aconcagua.
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Caracas & El Avila
Immediate views of the coastal mountain range that separates the Venezuelan capital from the Caribbean Sea.
Orinoco River Basin
The winding, massive river systems of the Venezuelan Llanos visible shortly after departure.
Amazon Rainforest
An endless green carpet of dense jungle stretching east toward the horizon as you cross the equator.
Cordillera Oriental
The eastern spine of the Andes, featuring sharp ridges and deep valleys transitioning into the high Altiplano.
Mount Aconcagua
The highest peak in the Americas, standing at nearly 7,000 meters, dominates the view during the descent into Santiago.
For the most dramatic experience, choose a window seat on the left (usually 'L' or 'K' seats). Ensure the flight is during daylight hours, as the highlight is the descent into Santiago where the Andes form a literal wall next to the aircraft. In winter (June-August), the snow-capped peaks are significantly more photogenic, though summer offers clearer skies and less turbulence over the mountains.
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Western Cordillera
Views of the volcanic peaks that form the western border of the Andean plateau.
Lake Titicaca
The world's highest navigable lake, often visible as a deep blue expanse amidst the high-altitude brown terrain.
Atacama Desert
The stark, Mars-like beauty of the world's driest desert, featuring intricate mineral patterns and salt flats.
Andean Volcanic Belt
A chain of perfectly conical volcanoes lining the border between Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina.
Pacific Horizon
As the plane turns for the final approach, the glittering Pacific Ocean becomes visible to the west.
The right side (usually 'A' seats) is superior if you are flying during the late afternoon, as it avoids the harsh direct morning sun and offers a potential view of the sunset over the Pacific. It is also the better side for viewing the unique geological formations and salt flats of the Atacama Desert. Keep your camera ready for the high-altitude volcanoes that appear like islands in a sea of sand.
Book Hotels in SantiagoDistance: 4,908 km (3,050 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 46 min
Departure: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Arrival: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Route Type: International
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