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PUQ → BBA
Which side of the plane to sit from Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport (Punta Arenas) to Balmaceda Airport (Balmaceda)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic spine of the Andes, including the Southern Patagonian Ice Field and the world-famous Torres del Paine massif.
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Torres del Paine
The iconic granite towers and 'Cuernos' are often visible shortly after departure from Punta Arenas.
Southern Patagonian Ice Field
The massive, blindingly white expanse of the third-largest ice mass on Earth outside the poles.
Grey Glacier
A breathtaking view of the glacier's face where it calves into the grey-toned waters of Lake Grey.
Mount San Valentin
The highest peak in Patagonia, dominating the horizon with its ice-covered summit.
Lake General Carrera
On the final approach to Balmaceda, the plane flies over the stunningly turquoise waters of Chile's largest lake.
Sit in a window seat well away from the wing to see the vastness of the ice fields. Early morning flights are best as the air is usually clearer, providing a sharper view of the Andes. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes into the flight for the Torres del Paine massif and again near the end for the turquoise hues of Lake General Carrera.
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Patagonian Fjords
An intricate labyrinth of deep blue water channels and rugged coastal islands carved by ancient glaciers.
Pío XI Glacier
One of the few advancing glaciers in the world, visible as it meets the sea in a massive wall of ice.
Bernardo O'Higgins Park
Remote stretches of untouched subantarctic forests and sheer cliffs along the Pacific coast.
Messier Channel
A long, deep-water channel used by ships, offering stunning views of the coastal cordillera's edge.
The left side is exceptional for viewing the interaction between the Pacific Ocean and the mountains. On afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photography of the fjords without lens flare. Look for the contrast between the dark evergreen forests and the bright blue water.
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Get eSIMs for ChileDistance: 790 km (491 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: PUQ (-53.002602, -70.854599)
Arrival: BBA (-45.91609954833984, -71.68949890136719)
Route Type: Domestic
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