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SCL → PUQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) to Pdte. Carlos Ibañez del Campo Airport (Punta Arenas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the high Andes, the active volcanoes of the Lake District, and the colossal Patagonian Ice Fields, concluding with the iconic granite spires of Torres del Paine.
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Villarrica and Osorno Volcanoes
Perfectly conical active volcanoes often seen venting steam above the lush green Lake District.
Northern Patagonian Ice Field
A massive expanse of ancient glacial ice including the famous San Rafael Glacier.
Southern Patagonian Ice Field
The world's largest non-polar ice mass, showcasing turquoise glacial lakes and jagged peaks.
Torres del Paine
The dramatic granite 'Towers' and 'Horns' are often visible on the descent into Punta Arenas.
Lago General Carrera
Look for the strikingly vibrant marble-blue waters of Chile's largest lake near the border.
Book a window seat on the left (usually Seat A) for the best mountain views. Morning flights (departing 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM) provide the best front-lighting on the Andes. During winter, the snow coverage makes the ice fields look like a continuous white desert, while summer reveals the deep blue of the glacial lakes.
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Chiloé Archipelago
A vast network of islands and the rugged coastline of the Great Island of Chiloé.
The Chilean Fjords
A labyrinth of deep-sea channels where the mountains plunge directly into the Pacific Ocean.
Strait of Magellan
The historic maritime passage becomes clearly visible as the plane maneuvers for its final approach.
Bernardo O'Higgins Park
Aerial views of one of the most remote and inaccessible rainforest-and-fjord regions on Earth.
The right side (Seat F) is ideal for sunset flights, as you will witness the sun dipping into the Pacific Ocean over the fjords. It is generally less 'busy' than the left side but offers incredible maritime textures and a sense of the immense scale of the Chilean coastline.
Book Hotels in Punta ArenasDistance: 2,180 km (1,355 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 54 min
Departure: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Arrival: PUQ (-53.002602, -70.854599)
Route Type: Domestic
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