Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Asuncion to Santiago. While takeoff offers river and lowland views, the landing approach over the Andes provides the most dramatic and memorable scenery. The left side captures the full alpine landscape that defines this route's geography.

During takeoff from Silvio Pettirossi International (ASU), sit on the Right side for the best views. ASU typically departs eastbound (Runway 03/21 operations favor eastbound departures). Right-side seats capture the Paraguay River immediately below and the sprawling Asuncion urban area receding westward, with the Chaco region's flat terrain extending to the horizon. Notable sights include: Paraguay River (directly below during initial climb), Asuncion city grid, Chaco lowlands extending east, Rio de la Plata distant to the southeast.

When landing at Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL), sit on the Left side for the best views. SCL approaches from the north or northeast, descending over the Andes foothills. Left-side seats provide the superior view of the Cordillera de los Andes' dramatic eastern escarpment, with snow-capped peaks and the Central Valley visible during final approach into the airport located at the valley floor. Notable sights include: Cordillera de los Andes (eastern range with visible snow above 13,000 ft), Central Valley of Chile, Maipo River valley, Santiago metropolitan area sprawl.

The flight from Silvio Pettirossi International (ASU) to Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Paraná Plateau region of northern Argentina, with rolling terrain and scattered vegetation visible around 2 hours into flight. The Salado River valley becomes visible in the final 90 minutes before descent. The transition from subtropical lowlands to temperate foothills occurs gradually over the last hour, with increasing elevation and mountain visibility as the aircraft approaches the Chilean Andes.