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SCL → CUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) to Cancún International Airport (Cancun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled view of the Andes mountain range shortly after takeoff, including Mount Aconcagua, and a stunning perspective of the Cancun Hotel Zone on landing.
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Mount Aconcagua
Breathtaking views of the highest peak in the Southern and Western Hemispheres, located just north of Santiago.
Atacama Altiplano
High-altitude landscapes featuring salt flats, volcanoes, and the surreal colors of the Andean plateau.
Lake Titicaca
The vast, sapphire-blue waters of the world's highest navigable lake straddling the Peru-Bolivia border.
Cancun Hotel Zone
The legendary turquoise waters and the thin strip of white sand hotels separating the sea from the lagoon.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic mountain scenery. For morning departures, the sun will illuminate the Andes perfectly. Keep your camera ready in the first 20 minutes for Aconcagua. On landing, this side typically offers the best view of the Caribbean shoreline.
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Pacific Coastline
The dramatic meeting of the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the arid cliffs of northern Chile and Peru.
Panama Canal
A unique aerial perspective of the world's most famous shipping shortcut during the transition to the Caribbean.
Riviera Maya
Stunning views of the white sand coastline stretching from Tulum toward Playa del Carmen.
Yucatan Canopy
The vast, flat expanse of the Mexican tropical jungle as the aircraft prepares for its final descent.
Choose the left side for better views of the Panama Canal crossing. On morning flights, this side remains in the shade, reducing window glare for photography. During the final approach, you will likely see the lush green interior of the Yucatan.
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Get eSIMs for MexicoDistance: 6,288 km (3,907 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 24 min
Departure: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Route Type: International
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