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PUQ → SCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport (Punta Arenas) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the Southern and Northern Patagonian Ice Fields, followed by a breathtaking sequence of snow-capped volcanoes as you move north.
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Southern Patagonian Ice Field
The world's second largest contiguous extrapolar ice field, featuring massive glaciers and jagged peaks.
Northern Patagonian Ice Field
Home to Mount San Valentin and the spectacular San Rafael Glacier calving into the sea.
Osorno Volcano
A perfectly symmetrical, snow-capped cone that is often compared to Mount Fuji.
Villarrica Volcano
One of Chile's most active volcanoes, frequently seen with a small plume of smoke rising from its crater.
Lake District
A series of deep blue glacial lakes, including Llanquihue and Todos los Santos, framed by mountains.
High Andes Peaks
As you approach Santiago, the mountains reach their highest elevations, creating a massive wall of rock and snow.
Sit in a window seat well away from the wing (rows 1-8 or 25+) for unobstructed views of the glaciers. Morning flights are highly recommended because the air is typically clearer and clouds often gather around the mountain peaks by the afternoon. This is widely considered one of the most scenic commercial flight paths in the world.
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Strait of Magellan
Visible immediately after takeoff, this historic waterway connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Chiloé Archipelago
A sprawling network of islands and channels known for their unique geography and culture.
Pacific Ocean Horizon
The vast expanse of the Pacific meets the rugged Chilean coastline in a dramatic display.
Pacific Sunsets
On late afternoon flights, this side offers spectacular orange and purple hues over the ocean.
Cordillera de la Costa
The lower coastal mountain range that runs parallel to the Andes towards the end of the journey.
The left side is preferable for late afternoon or evening flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun reflecting off the ice fields on the right. It provides a better sense of the scale of the fjords and the complex coastal geography of southern Chile. Look for the turning point near Santiago to catch a glimpse of the coastal cities.
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Get eSIMs for ChileDistance: 2,180 km (1,355 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 54 min
Departure: PUQ (-53.002602, -70.854599)
Arrival: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Route Type: Domestic
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