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SCL → MDZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) to El Plumerillo Airport (Mendoza)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a direct and spectacular view of Mount Aconcagua, the highest point in the Americas, shortly after departing Santiago.
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Mount Aconcagua
Breathtaking view of the 6,961-meter summit, the highest peak outside of Asia.
Santiago Basin
Panoramic views of the Chilean capital surrounded by the looming coastal and Andes ranges.
Los Caracoles Pass
The famous zig-zagging international highway winding through the steep mountain terrain.
Glacial Formations
Ancient ice fields and high-altitude glaciers visible along the northern central spine.
Book a window seat on the left (usually A seats) to see Aconcagua. On this short 45-minute flight, the mountain appears very quickly after takeoff. Morning flights provide the clearest views before afternoon clouds often cluster around the peaks.
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Tupungato Volcano
A massive stratovolcano that dominates the southern skyline during the crossing.
Maipo Valley
Aerial perspective of Chile's premier wine-producing region just south of Santiago.
Uco Valley
The high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza appearing as green grids in the desert landscape.
Cordón del Plata
A stunning mountain range that serves as the backdrop to the city of Mendoza.
The right side is excellent for viewing the southern Andes volcanoes and the transition into the arid Mendoza plains. During the descent into MDZ, the vineyards of the Uco Valley are clearly visible. Afternoon flights offer beautiful lighting on the southern slopes.
Book Hotels in MendozaDistance: 196 km (122 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 20 min
Departure: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Arrival: MDZ (-32.831699371300004, -68.7929000854)
Route Type: International
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