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DFW → SCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Andes mountain range, culminating in a spectacular close-up of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere, during the descent into Santiago.
Gulf of Mexico
Expansive views of the deep blue waters and offshore platforms as the plane leaves the Texas coast.
Panama Canal
Aerial perspective of the canal locks and the lights of Panama City during the transit through Central America.
Ecuadorian Volcanoes
Sightings of the snow-capped peaks of Cotopaxi and Chimborazo as you cross the equator.
Mount Aconcagua
The crown jewel of the flight, standing at nearly 23,000 feet, visible shortly before arrival in Santiago.
Andean Sunrise
On overnight flights, witness the sun rising over the jagged mountain ridges, casting deep shadows in the valleys.
Amazon Basin Edge
The transition zone where the high mountains drop off into the dense, green tropical forests to the east.
Since DFW to SCL is typically an overnight flight, the left side is essential for catching the sunrise over the Andes. Request a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Mount Aconcagua will appear approximately 30-45 minutes before landing; keep your camera ready as the descent path often passes very close to this massive peak.
Atacama Desert
The world's driest non-polar desert, featuring lunar-like landscapes and salt flats in northern Chile.
Pacific Sunset
Vibrant orange and purple hues over the Pacific Ocean shortly after departing from Dallas.
Peruvian Coastline
The rugged cliffs and desert beaches where the South Pacific meets the South American continent.
Marine Layer
The 'Camanchaca' fog banks that roll in from the ocean, creating a sea of white against the coastal mountains.
Santiago Valley
Views of the sprawling city and the Chilean Coastal Range as the plane maneuvers for final approach.
Choose the right side if you prefer views of the arid coastal geology and the Pacific horizon. This side is better for the initial hours of the flight to watch the sunset over the Gulf and Central America. During the morning arrival, the right side will be shaded, which can be better for photography by reducing glare from the sun.
Distance: 7,866 km (4,888 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 15 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Route Type: International
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