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IPC → SCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Mataveri Airport (Easter Island) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic Andes mountains, including the towering Mount Aconcagua, as the flight approaches the Chilean mainland and descends into Santiago.
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Rapa Nui Coastline
A final view of the volcanic cliffs and unique topography of Easter Island shortly after takeoff.
South Pacific Horizon
The vast, deep blue expanse of the ocean, highlighting the extreme isolation of the island.
Valparaíso Coastline
The rugged shores and port cities of central Chile appearing after hours of open water.
Mount Aconcagua
The highest peak in the Americas, visible to the northeast as you approach the Santiago valley.
Santiago Basin
A panoramic view of the capital city nestled between the coastal range and the massive Andes.
Sit on the left for the most iconic view of Mount Aconcagua during the descent. On daytime flights, the sun is mostly to the north, so the left side can be bright; use a window seat behind the wing to minimize glare. The final 45 minutes are the most scenic as the plane crosses the coastline near Valparaíso.
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Volcán Poike
Often visible during departure, showing the oldest of the three main volcanoes on Easter Island.
Marine Stratocumulus
Interesting cloud formations typical of the Humboldt Current region over the Pacific.
Central Valley Vineyards
Lush agricultural lands of the Maipo and Cachapoal valleys during the final descent.
Tupungato Volcano
One of the highest dormant volcanoes in the world, visible to the southeast of the city.
SCL Approach
Detailed views of the airport and the surrounding industrial and rural outskirts of Santiago.
The right side is ideal for seeing the southern stretches of the Andes and the sprawling agricultural basins south of Santiago. For afternoon or evening flights, this side will have less direct sun glare than the left, providing better conditions for photography during the coastal approach.
Book Hotels in SantiagoDistance: 3,752 km (2,331 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 25 min
Departure: IPC (-27.1648006439, -109.42199707)
Arrival: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Route Type: Domestic
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