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SCL → BOG
Which side of the plane to sit from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) to El Dorado International Airport (Bogota)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a legendary window into the heart of the Andes, featuring the highest peaks in the Americas and the stunning volcanic chains of Ecuador and Colombia.
Mount Aconcagua
The highest peak in both the Southern and Western Hemispheres, towering at nearly 7,000 meters shortly after takeoff.
High Altitude Volcanoes
A continuous chain of massive, snow-capped volcanoes lining the borders of Chile, Bolivia, and Peru.
Cordillera Blanca
The stunning glaciated peaks of the Peruvian Andes, providing some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on the planet.
Avenue of Volcanoes
The iconic Ecuadorian volcanic corridor, including the perfectly conical Cotopaxi and the massive Chimborazo.
Colombian Cordilleras
The deep valleys and high ridges of the Colombian Andes as the plane maneuvers for its approach into Bogota.
Morning flights are essential to see the peaks clearly before afternoon clouds build up. Shortly after departing Santiago, look out immediately for Aconcagua. In Ecuador, the 'Avenue of Volcanoes' is best seen from the right; try to spot the smoke from active peaks like Reventador or Sangay.
Chilean Coastline
Aerial views of where the rugged Pacific coast meets the steep cliffs of the coastal range in northern Chile.
Atacama Desert
The vast, orange-hued expanses of the world's driest non-polar desert stretching toward the horizon.
Lima and Peruvian Shore
The urban sprawl of the Peruvian capital often visible alongside the distinct coastal fog layer.
Western Andean Slopes
The dramatic transition from arid coastal plains to the lush, green mountains as the flight enters Colombia.
Pacific Marine Layer
Vast fields of stratocumulus clouds over the ocean, creating a 'sea of clouds' effect during the afternoon.
The left side is superior for sunset viewing on evening flights. As you fly north, the sun sets over the Pacific, casting long shadows over the desert. Look for the 'Garua' coastal fog that often blankets the shoreline from Lima northward.
Distance: 4,251 km (2,641 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs
Departure: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Arrival: BOG (4.70159, -74.1469)
Route Type: International
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