Montevideo to Santiago flight path: MVD to SCL

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montevideo to Santiago. While the Montevideo departure offers a nice coastal glimpse, the Andes approach into Santiago is the defining scenic moment of this flight, and it's best appreciated from the right side where the high cordillera and Aconcagua region dominate the horizon.

During takeoff from Carrasco International (MVD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing MVD on runway 25, the climb-out heads west with the Río de la Plata estuary and Montevideo's coastline falling away to the south, giving left-side passengers a brief but clear coastal view before the flight turns inland over the pampas. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Montevideo waterfront and port, Carrasco coastline.

When landing at Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into SCL from the east, the aircraft descends toward the Santiago basin with the high Andes cordillera dominating the view to the north, including the snow-capped Aconcagua massif region — a far more dramatic sight than the flatter southern horizon. Notable sights include: Andes cordillera, Aconcagua massif area, Santiago basin, Maipo valley foothills.

The flight from Carrasco International (MVD) to Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 849 miles (1,367 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Flat Argentine pampas farmland stretching between the Río de la Plata basin and the base of the Andes, with the Andes cordillera becoming visible as the flight approaches Chile.