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SCL → MEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the backbone of the Americas, featuring the majestic Andes, the high-altitude Atacama Desert, and the spectacular volcanic arc of Central America and Mexico.
The High Andes
Immediately after takeoff, witness the snow-capped peaks of the world's longest mountain range.
Atacama Desert
Fly over the driest place on Earth, featuring salt flats, canyons, and otherworldly geological textures.
Central American Volcanoes
A chain of active and dormant volcanic peaks through Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
Mexico City Basin
A sprawling view of the massive metropolitan area as the plane maneuvers for landing.
Popocatépetl Volcano
The iconic smoking peak often visible to the east during the final approach into MEX.
The right side is significantly more scenic for this route. For the best experience, book a morning flight to see the Andes illuminated by the rising sun. During the descent into Mexico City, keep your window shade up to spot the active Popocatépetl volcano and the Iztaccíhuatl mountain range.
Pacific Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the vast Pacific Ocean and the Humboldt Current's deep blue waters.
Chilean Coastline
Rugged cliffs and beaches of central and northern Chile visible during the initial climb.
Oceanic Sunset
On evening flights, the left side provides a spectacular view of the sun dipping below the horizon.
Marine Layer
Watch the unique cloud patterns and coastal fog that form over the cold Pacific currents.
Opt for the left side if you are flying during the late afternoon to catch a high-altitude sunset over the Pacific. It is also the quieter side for sleeping as there is less direct solar glare during the middle of the day when flying north.
Distance: 6,597 km (4,099 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 46 min
Departure: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Arrival: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Route Type: International
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