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CJC → SCL
Which side of the plane to sit from El Loa Airport (Calama) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the massive peaks of the Andes Mountains, including high-altitude salt flats and the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere.
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Salar de Atacama
The massive white expanse of Chile's largest salt flat shortly after takeoff from Calama.
Volcán Licancabur
An iconic stratovolcano on the border with Bolivia, visible to the east during initial climb.
Nevados Ojos del Salado
View the world's highest active volcano as the flight passes the Atacama region.
Mount Aconcagua
The highest peak in the Americas (6,961m) dominates the horizon about 20 minutes before landing.
Lagunas Altiplánicas
Bright turquoise and deep blue lagoons scattered throughout the high-altitude desert plateaus.
Aconcagua Valley
The transition from rugged mountains to the lush vineyards of central Chile during descent.
Book an early morning flight for the most crisp, clear views of the Andes before clouds often form over the peaks. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Atacama region, and ensure you are seated behind the wing for an unobstructed view of Mount Aconcagua during the southern approach.
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Chuquicamata Mine
One of the world's largest open-pit copper mines, appearing as a massive crater near Calama.
Dunas de Atacama
Rolling sand dunes and the stark, hyper-arid landscape of the 'Valley of the Moon' area.
Pacific Coastline
The dramatic meeting point where the desert cliffs drop off into the cold Pacific waters.
La Serena and Coquimbo
The twin coastal cities and their distinctive bay visible during the mid-flight segment.
Valle del Elqui
A striking green ribbon of agriculture cutting through the brown desert mountains.
Santiago Metro Area
The sprawling urban landscape of the capital city as the plane aligns with SCL airport.
Afternoon flights are spectacular on this side, as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean, casting long shadows across the desert terrain. Watch for the massive mining operations immediately after takeoff, which look like alien landscapes from above.
Book Hotels in SantiagoDistance: 1,225 km (761 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: CJC (-22.498199462890625, -68.90360260009766)
Arrival: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Route Type: Domestic
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