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SCL → IQQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) to Diego Aracena Airport (Iquique)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an unparalleled view of the majestic Andes Mountains, including high-altitude volcanoes and the surreal textures of the Atacama Desert interior.
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Andean Giants
Stunning vistas of the highest peaks in the Southern Hemisphere, including Mercedario and views toward Aconcagua.
Ojos del Salado
The world's highest active volcano visible on the horizon with its permanent snow cap.
Atacama Textures
Intricate patterns of the driest desert on Earth, showing ancient riverbeds and geological folds.
Salt Flats
Glimpses of high-altitude 'salares' appearing as brilliant white patches amidst the brown and red earth.
Volcanic Arc
A continuous chain of perfectly conical volcanoes lining the border with Bolivia and Argentina.
The right side is best for morning flights as the sun illuminates the Andes without creating glare on your window. Watch for the dramatic color shifts from the green valleys of the south to the deep ochres of the north. Use a window seat (usually 'F' or 'L') well away from the wing to see the high-altitude lagoons.
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Pacific Coastline
Continuous views of the deep blue Pacific Ocean meeting the rugged Chilean coast.
Coquimbo & La Serena
A clear view of the twin cities and their distinctive horseshoe-shaped bay early in the flight.
Port of Antofagasta
The sprawling industrial landscape and harbor of Chile's major northern mining hub.
Coastal Cliffs
Dramatic 1,000-meter cliffs where the Atacama plateau drops straight into the sea near Iquique.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Be aware that the 'Camanchaca' (coastal fog) often obscures the ground near the shore, though it creates a beautiful sea of clouds. Seat 'A' is ideal for unobstructed maritime views.
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Get eSIMs for ChileDistance: 1,431 km (889 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 54 min
Departure: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Arrival: IQQ (-20.535200119018555, -70.18129730224611)
Route Type: Domestic
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