Loading map...
IQQ → ARI
Which side of the plane to sit from Diego Aracena Airport (Iquique) to Chacalluta Airport (Arica)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular display of the Atacama Desert's unique geography, including deep canyons (quebradas) and distant views of the high Andean peaks.
Search flights from IQQ to ARI
Atacama Pampa
The vast, desolate beauty of the Pampa del Tamarugal with its shifting colors.
Quebrada de Tiliviche
A massive, deep canyon carved through the desert floor by ancient water flows.
Quebrada de Camarones
One of the most impressive canyons in northern Chile, showing stark geological layers.
High Andes Peaks
Distant views of snow-capped volcanoes like Isluga and Parinacota on clear days.
Desert Geoglyphs
While small from altitude, the patterns of the desert floor reveal human history.
Morning flights are ideal for the right side as the rising sun creates long shadows that emphasize the depth of the canyons. The Quebrada de Camarones is the highlight; look for the sudden green valley floors amidst the brown desert. Keep your camera ready for the Andean giants in the far distance.
Book Hotels in Arica
Pacific Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean stretching toward the horizon.
Coastal Cliffs
Dramatic vertical drop-offs where the desert plateau meets the sea.
Pisagua Bay
The historic and isolated port town of Pisagua visible on the coastline.
El Morro de Arica
The iconic cliff landmark of Arica as the plane turns for its final approach.
Sit on the left for sunset flights to see the sun dip into the Pacific. During descent into Arica, you may get a closer look at the city's harbor and the famous Morro cliff if the approach path curves over the water.
Get eSIMs for Chile
Get eSIMs for ChileDistance: 244 km (152 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: IQQ (-20.535200119018555, -70.18129730224611)
Arrival: ARI (-18.348499, -70.338699)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.