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YYZ → SCL
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Santiago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is the superior choice for this north-to-south journey, offering a front-row seat to the majestic Andes Mountains and the highest peak in the Americas, Mount Aconcagua, during the final approach into Santiago.
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Toronto Departure
Dramatic views of the CN Tower and Lake Ontario immediately after takeoff from Pearson.
Caribbean Basin
Aerial vistas of turquoise waters and the island geography of Hispaniola and the Greater Antilles.
Amazon Basin
The transition from the Caribbean Sea into the dense, vibrant green canopy of the Colombian rainforest.
Bolivian Altiplano
Stunning high-altitude plains featuring mineral-rich lagoons and the edge of the Andes range.
Mount Aconcagua
The 6,961-meter peak of the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, visible just before landing.
Choose a seat on the left to witness the sunrise over the South American continent if on an overnight flight. As the aircraft progresses south, the landscape transforms from tropical greenery to the stark, snow-capped peaks of the Andes. Mount Aconcagua is the star attraction; keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes before landing. In the Southern Hemisphere winter (June-August), the Andes are heavily snow-covered, providing incredible photographic contrast.
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Florida Keys
A distant view of the Florida archipelago as the flight crosses towards the Caribbean.
Panama Transit
Distant views of the Isthmus of Panama connecting North and South America.
Atacama Desert
The driest place on Earth, showing unique geological formations and striking reddish-brown hues.
Pacific Horizon
Endless views of the deep blue ocean and the breaking surf along the rugged Chilean coastline.
Valparaíso Coast
Glimpses of the coastal mountain range and the outskirts of Chile's historic port cities.
The right side offers expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and the rugged coastline of Northern Chile. It is particularly good for observing the transition into the arid Atacama region. If the flight arrives during daylight, the coastal mountain range (Cordillera de la Costa) provides a unique perspective of Chile's geography. Ensure your window is clean to capture the subtle color gradients of the desert and the deep blue of the Pacific.
Book Hotels in SantiagoDistance: 8,617 km (5,354 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 8 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: SCL (-33.393001556396484, -70.78579711914062)
Route Type: International
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