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SSA → SCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (Salvador) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the most spectacular portion of the journey: the crossing of the high Andes, including views of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas.
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Salvador Historic Center
Excellent views of the Pelourinho district and the Lacerda Elevator if the flight departs toward the west.
Paraná River
A crossing over one of South America's most significant river systems near the border region.
High Andes Crest
The dramatic and sudden rise of the snow-capped peaks as the plane crosses from Argentina into Chile.
Mount Aconcagua
The 6,961-meter summit is typically visible to the north (right) as the flight prepares for its descent into SCL.
Maipo Valley
The famous wine-producing valleys surrounding Santiago become visible during the final approach.
The right side is essential for seeing Aconcagua. Sit in front of the wing to ensure your view of the mountains isn't blocked by the engine or wing structure. For the most dramatic lighting on the Andes, book an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the western faces of the peaks, though morning flights offer the clearest air.
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Baía de Todos os Santos
Aerial views of the massive bay and the coastal transition as the flight turns south from Salvador.
Salvador South Zone
Detailed views of the Barra Lighthouse and the Atlantic coastline during the initial climb.
The Argentine Pampas
A vast expanse of fertile plains and geometric agricultural patterns across central Argentina.
Southern Andes Massif
Views of the mountain range stretching south toward Patagonia during the final descent into Santiago.
Choose the left side for better views of the Salvador coastline upon departure. During the approach to Santiago, this side provides a broad perspective of the city's southern suburbs and the lower foothills of the Andes. Morning flights on this side avoid the direct, harsh afternoon sun coming from the west.
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Get eSIMs for ChileDistance: 3,997 km (2,484 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 42 min
Departure: SSA (-12.9086112976, -38.3224983215)
Arrival: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Route Type: International
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