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CUN → SCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the majestic Andes Mountains, spanning the length of South America. From the 'Avenue of Volcanoes' in Ecuador to the towering peaks of Aconcagua near the destination, the scenery is consistently world-class.
Avenue of Volcanoes
Dramatic views of the Ecuadorian Andes, including the snow-capped peaks of Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.
Cordillera Blanca
The highest tropical mountain range in the world, featuring jagged, ice-covered Peruvian summits.
High Altiplano
Stunning vistas of the high-altitude plateaus, colorful mineral lagoons, and salt flats of the northern Chilean interior.
Mount Aconcagua
The highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, visible as you begin your descent into the Santiago basin.
Santiago Valley
A sweeping view of the Chilean capital nestled tightly against the backdrop of the massive Andean cordillera.
For the most dramatic experience, book a window seat on the left. On morning flights, the sun will illuminate the western faces of the Andes perfectly. This side is particularly spectacular during the final 90 minutes of the flight as the mountains reach their highest elevations near central Chile.
Cancun Hotel Zone
Immediately after takeoff, witness the turquoise waters and white sand bars of the Mexican Caribbean.
Panama Canal
Look for the Pacific entrance of the canal and the clusters of cargo ships waiting to transit near Panama City.
Pacific Coastline
The stark contrast of the arid Peruvian and Chilean cliffs meeting the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Atacama Shoreline
View the 'Sea of Clouds' often trapped against the coastal mountains of the world's driest non-polar desert.
Pacific Sunset
If flying in the late afternoon, this side provides an unobstructed view of the sun dipping into the ocean horizon.
The right side is best for those who enjoy coastal geography and vast horizons. If you are on an afternoon or evening flight, the right side is the 'sunset side.' It is also generally away from the direct glare of the sun for most of the southbound journey, making photography easier.
Distance: 6,288 km (3,907 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 24 min
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Route Type: International
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