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PTY → SCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Tocumen International Airport (Panama City) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an incredible vantage point for the Andes Mountains, spanning from the volcanoes of Ecuador through the Peruvian Altiplano to the highest peaks of Chile.
Andean Volcanoes
Aerial views of snow-capped Ecuadorian peaks like Cotopaxi and Chimborazo shortly after departure.
Lima Periphery
Glance at the sprawling Peruvian capital where the desert hills meet the Pacific coastline.
Atacama Desert
Observe the surreal, rust-colored landscapes and salt flats of the world's driest non-polar desert.
Mount Aconcagua
Breathtaking views of the highest peak in the Southern and Western Hemispheres during the descent.
Central Valley
The lush green vineyards and agricultural valleys surrounding Santiago as the plane prepares to land.
Select a window seat on the left for morning flights to ensure the Andes are perfectly lit by the sun. This side offers continuous views of mountain peaks and high-altitude terrain. Look for the massive peak of Aconcagua about 30 minutes before landing.
Pacific Horizon
Endless views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean, particularly striking during the mid-flight segment.
Coastal Cliffs
Dramatic views of where the desert meets the sea along the northern coast of Chile.
Pacific Sunset
On evening flights, this side offers an unobstructed view of the sun dipping below the ocean horizon.
Valparaíso Coast
Views of the Chilean coastline and the Pacific port regions during the final approach into SCL.
The right side is recommended for late afternoon flights to experience the sunset over the Pacific. It avoids the harsh glare of the morning sun and provides views of the Chilean coastline during the final descent.
Distance: 4,809 km (2,988 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 39 min
Departure: PTY (9.0713596344, -79.3834991455)
Arrival: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Route Type: International
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