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SCL → LIM
Which side of the plane to sit from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) to Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the majestic Andes Mountains, including views of the highest peaks in the Americas and the dramatic transition into the high-altitude Atacama desert.
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Mount Aconcagua
Visible shortly after takeoff from SCL, this is the highest mountain outside of Asia at 6,961 meters.
Atacama Desert
Witness the world's driest non-polar desert with its unique salt flats and reddish geological formations.
El Misti Volcano
The iconic symmetric cone of the volcano near Arequipa is frequently visible as you traverse the Peruvian border.
Chuquicamata Mine
One of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world appears as a massive, colorful terraced crater.
The right side is significantly more scenic for geography lovers. For the best photography, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind the plane, illuminating the Andes. During winter months (June-August), the snow coverage on the peaks is much more extensive, making for more dramatic photos. Ensure your window is clean as the high-altitude landscape provides immense detail.
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Pacific Ocean Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Pacific and the rugged, arid coastline of northern Chile and southern Peru.
Paracas National Reserve
The striking contrast where the yellow desert sands meet the ocean near the Pisco region.
Lima Costa Verde
If landing from the south, you can see the dramatic cliffs and urban sprawl of Lima's coastline.
Sit on the left if you are flying during the late afternoon to catch a spectacular sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Be aware that Lima is often covered in a thick coastal fog known as 'Garúa' from May to November, which may obscure the ground views during your final descent.
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Get eSIMs for PeruDistance: 2,462 km (1,530 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 17 min
Departure: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Arrival: LIM (-12.0219, -77.114305)
Route Type: International
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