Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Santiago to Bogota. Left seats provide the superior experience for this route. The takeoff view of the Andes cordillera from Santiago is dramatic and unobstructed, and while the landing approach favors the right, the extended climb-out and cruise segment over the Andes—where the western cordillera dominates the left side—makes left the better overall choice for sustained scenic value.

During takeoff from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL), sit on the Left side for the best views. SCL typically departs runways 07L/R or 25L/R. Left seats offer the best view of the Andes cordillera immediately west and north of Santiago during climb-out, with the snow-capped peaks rising dramatically as you gain altitude. Right seats face inland toward the central valley. Notable sights include: Andes Mountains (western cordillera), Maipo River valley, San Cristóbal Hill (Cerro San Cristóbal) in Santiago, Aconcagua massif visible on clear days to the south.

When landing at Eldorado International (BOG), sit on the Right side for the best views. BOG uses runways 01L/R or 19L/R. Right seats during descent into Bogota offer superior views of the Cordillera Oriental (Eastern Range) and the high Andean plateau where the city sits. The approach typically descends from the north or northeast, making right-side seats ideal for viewing the surrounding mountain terrain. Notable sights include: Cordillera Oriental (Eastern Range of Colombian Andes), Bogota's urban sprawl across the high plateau (2,640 m elevation), Monserrate sanctuary peak, Guadalupe Hill.

The flight from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to Eldorado International (BOG) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the high Andes between 20,000-35,000 feet. Notable features include: the Aconcagua massif (6,961 m, highest peak in the Americas) visible on clear days during the southern portion of the climb; the central Chilean and Argentine Andes with multiple peaks exceeding 6,000 m; the transition into the Colombian Andes with lower but still dramatic peaks; and the Cauca Valley and Magdalena River valley visible during descent into Bogota. The route generally follows a north-northwest heading, staying east of the highest peaks but maintaining views of the cordillera throughout most of the flight.