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CPO → SCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Desierto de Atacama Airport (Copiapo) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Andes Mountains, featuring the highest volcanoes in the world and glacier-topped peaks throughout the descent toward Santiago.
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Ojos del Salado
Shortly after takeoff, look east to spot the world's highest active volcano and Chile's highest peak.
Nevado Tres Cruces
Stunning views of the massive ice-capped peaks within the Tres Cruces National Park.
Upper Elqui Valley
The green ribbons of the upper agricultural valleys contrasting sharply with the arid mountain terrain.
High Andes Glaciers
Aerial perspectives of permanent snowfields and small glaciers tucked into the high-altitude ravines.
Aconcagua
As the plane nears Santiago, the summit of the tallest mountain outside of Asia is often visible in the distance.
Book a window seat on the left (A) for morning flights to see the sun illuminate the western faces of the Andes. The contrast between the red desert and the white peaks is most vibrant during the first 30 minutes of the flight. As you approach SCL, watch for the shift from desert brown to the Mediterranean greens of central Chile.
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Pacific Coastline
The dramatic meeting point where the Atacama Desert drops directly into the cold Pacific waters.
Camanchaca Fog
Observation of the thick sea fog banks that roll in from the ocean and sustain the desert ecosystems.
La Serena & Coquimbo
Clear views of the twin coastal cities and the distinctive 'Herradura' bay shape.
Humboldt Coastline
The rugged shoreline near the Reserva Nacional Pingüino de Humboldt is often visible if the clouds are thin.
Choose the right side (K or F depending on aircraft) for late afternoon flights to enjoy spectacular sunsets over the Pacific Ocean. Keep an eye out for the 'Camanchaca' fog, which looks like a white blanket covering the shoreline. Note that if the weather is overcast, the right side may only see a solid floor of clouds for much of the journey.
Book Hotels in SantiagoDistance: 682 km (424 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: CPO (-27.2611999512, -70.7791976929)
Arrival: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Route Type: Domestic
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