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SCL → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the highest peaks of the Andes, including Mount Aconcagua, shortly after takeoff, and offers stunning sunrise views over the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
Mount Aconcagua
The highest peak in the Western Hemisphere is often visible shortly after departure from Santiago.
Lake Titicaca
The massive, high-altitude lake straddling the border of Peru and Bolivia is a highlight of the Andean crossing.
Panama Canal
Look for the lights of ships waiting to transit the world-famous engineering marvel connecting two oceans.
Caribbean Islands
Aerial views of the western edge of Cuba or the Cayman Islands depending on the specific air corridor.
Gulf of Mexico Sunrise
Spectacular sunrise colors over open water as the flight nears the United States coastline.
For the most dramatic views, keep your window shade up for the first 45 minutes after departing SCL to see the high Andes. Since most SCL-DFW flights are overnight, the right side is significantly better for catching the sunrise. As you approach DFW, the right side frequently offers views of the downtown Dallas skyline depending on the landing runway.
Atacama Desert
View the surreal, Mars-like landscapes of the world's driest non-polar desert in Northern Chile.
Pacific Coastline
The dramatic meeting of the deep blue Pacific Ocean and the arid cliffs of the Peruvian coast.
Central American Volcanic Arc
A chain of active and dormant volcanoes visible as you pass over El Salvador and Guatemala.
Mexico City Distant Glow
Depending on the flight path, the vast light pollution of the Mexican capital can be seen to the west.
The left side is ideal for avoiding direct sunlight during Northbound afternoon departures. It offers a great perspective of the transition from the arid South American coast to the tropical landscapes of Central America. If the flight arrives in DFW during the day, this side often sees the sprawling suburban landscape of North Texas first.
Distance: 7,866 km (4,888 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 15 min
Departure: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: International
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