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SCL → CCS
Which side of the plane to sit from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled vantage point for the highest peaks of the Andes, including Mount Aconcagua, and offers a front-row seat to the transition from the arid Altiplano to the lush Amazon basin.
Mount Aconcagua
The highest peak in the Western and Southern Hemispheres, visible shortly after takeoff from Santiago.
High Andes Cordillera
A continuous display of jagged, snow-capped peaks and high-altitude turquoise lagoons.
Bolivian Altiplano
Expansive views of the high-altitude plateau with its unique salt pans and volcanic landscapes.
Amazon Rainforest
An endless canopy of deep green jungle cut by winding, silty rivers as you cross into the northern half of the continent.
Orinoco River
The massive artery of Venezuela's interior, visible as a wide silver ribbon winding through the plains.
Waraira Repano (El Ávila)
The iconic mountain range that guards Caracas, visible during the final descent into the airport.
The right side is essential for peak bagging from your window. Look out early—within the first 20 minutes—for Aconcagua. For the best photography of the Amazon, midday flights provide the most vibrant greens, though morning flights offer beautiful mist over the jungle canopy. Be aware that seasonal cloud cover over the rainforest is common from June to October.
Pacific Coastal Edge
Stunning views of the rugged coastline where the Chilean desert meets the Pacific Ocean early in the flight.
Atacama Desert
Deep canyons and unique geological formations of the world's driest non-polar desert.
Caribbean Approach
Breathtaking turquoise waters and the Venezuelan coastline as the plane descends into Maiquetía.
Coastal Cities
Aerial perspectives of northern Chilean port cities like Antofagasta and Iquique.
Choose the left side if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also excellent for the final approach into CCS, often providing a clear view of the coastline and the Caribbean Sea before the plane turns toward the runway.
Distance: 4,908 km (3,050 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 46 min
Departure: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Arrival: CCS (10.601194, -66.991222)
Route Type: International
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