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SCL → IGU
Which side of the plane to sit from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) to Cataratas International Airport (Foz Do Iguacu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a prime view of Mount Aconcagua during the Andes crossing and typically provides the best angle to see the Iguazu Falls on the final approach into Foz do Iguaçu.
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Mount Aconcagua
The highest peak in the Americas, visible shortly after takeoff from SCL as you cross the high Cordillera.
Central Andes Glaciers
Aerial perspective of the high-altitude ice fields and jagged peaks that define the border between Chile and Argentina.
Sierras de Córdoba
A unique mountain range in central Argentina that stands out against the surrounding flat plains.
Paraná River Basin
The massive waterway system of South America, appearing as a wide silver ribbon winding through the landscape.
Iguazu Falls
On standard approaches (Runway 14), the 'Garganta del Diablo' and the massive waterfall complex are often visible on the left.
Book a window seat on the left (Seat A) for the best chance of seeing the falls. For the Andes crossing, morning flights provide the clearest air and best lighting without the haze or turbulence common in the afternoon. During winter, the snow-covered mountains are particularly dramatic.
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Tupungato Volcano
A massive, snow-capped stratovolcano that dominates the southern skyline during the initial trans-Andean segment.
The Argentine Pampas
Endless agricultural grids and cattle ranches that showcase the scale of South American farming.
Mendoza Valley
The lush green patches of the famous Malbec wine region visible at the foot of the Andes.
Atlantic Forest
The dense, vibrant green canopy of the Misiones rainforest as the plane approaches the tri-border area of Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
The right side is excellent for viewing the southern peaks of the Andes and avoids the direct glare of the sun on afternoon flights heading northeast. While less likely to see the falls themselves, the right side often gets a better view of the massive Itaipu Dam if the flight path circles for a northern landing.
Book Hotels in Foz Do IguacuDistance: 1,797 km (1,117 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Arrival: IGU (-25.60027885437012, -54.48500061035156)
Route Type: International
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