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SCL → ZCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago) to La Araucanía Airport (Temuco)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a spectacular, continuous view of the Andes Mountains and a series of snow-capped volcanoes as the aircraft travels south through the heart of Chile.
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Central Andes Range
Massive peaks including Tupungatito and Maipo visible shortly after takeoff from Santiago.
Descabezado Grande
A striking flat-topped volcano located in the Maule Region, visible mid-flight.
Nevados de Chillán
A complex of active stratovolcanoes often showing steam vents and permanent glaciers.
Llaima Volcano
One of Chile's largest and most active volcanoes, dominating the landscape as you approach Temuco.
Conguillío National Park
Ancient Monkey Puzzle tree (Araucaria) forests visible around the base of the volcanoes near arrival.
Book a window seat on the left (usually 'A') for morning flights to see the sun fully illuminating the Andes. During winter months, the entire range is draped in deep snow, making it exceptionally photogenic. Watch for the Llaima volcano about 15 minutes before landing; it is the landmark of the Araucanía region.
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Pacific Horizon
On clear days, the distant glint of the Pacific Ocean is visible beyond the coastal mountains.
Central Valley Vineyards
The patchwork of Chile's famous wine regions like Colchagua and Maule stretching across the plains.
Cordillera de la Costa
The older, rounded peaks of the Coastal Range that run parallel to the Andes.
Agricultural Heartland
Diverse crop patterns and irrigation canals that define the fertile center of the country.
The right side is the best choice for sunset flights, providing a view of the sun dipping into the Pacific. It offers a much more 'textural' view of the landscape rather than the high-altitude drama of the left. Use a polarizing filter if taking photos to cut through the haze often present over the Central Valley.
Book Hotels in TemucoDistance: 638 km (396 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Arrival: ZCO (-38.9259, -72.6515)
Route Type: Domestic
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