Santiago to Easter Island flight pathSCLIPC

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Flight time5h 25m
Distance2,332
Heading270° → 290°

Santiago to Easter Island is 2,332 miles (3,752 km), a flight of about 5 hours 25 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 3.5 left·★ 1.5 right

The left side wins on both ends: Andes and Santiago views at departure, and the striking volcanic crater and coastline of Easter Island at arrival. The right side sees mostly featureless Pacific Ocean for the five-plus hour cruise, capping its potential.

Takeoff · SCLLEFTAndes foothills, Santiago cityscape, Cordillera de la Costa
Landing · IPCLEFTRano Kau volcanic crater, Easter Island coastline, Pacific surf breaks

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Open South Pacific Ocean with no landmasses; this is one of the most remote flight paths in the world, crossing thousands of miles of water between continental Chile and Easter Island.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Santiago (left side) — Andes foothills, Santiago cityscape, Cordillera de la Costa, Maipo Valley vineyards

Takeoff from SCL

LEFT

Departing SCL westbound-turning-south, the left side offers views of the Andes foothills and the city of Santiago receding, plus the Coastal Range as the plane climbs toward the Pacific. This is the best scenery of the entire flight before hours of open ocean.

Andes foothillsSantiago cityscapeCordillera de la CostaMaipo Valley vineyards

Landing at IPC

LEFT

On approach to Mataveri, the plane typically banks to align with the runway, and the left side gives the clearest view of Rano Kau volcanic crater and the rugged southern coastline of Easter Island, a dramatic and unusual sight after a long ocean crossing.

Rano Kau volcanic craterEaster Island coastlinePacific surf breaksHanga Roa town

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to Mataveri International (IPC)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Santiago to Easter Island. The left side wins on both ends: Andes and Santiago views at departure, and the striking volcanic crater and coastline of Easter Island at arrival. The right side sees mostly featureless Pacific Ocean for the five-plus hour cruise, capping its potential.

What can I see during takeoff from Arturo Merino Benitez International in Santiago?

During takeoff from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing SCL westbound-turning-south, the left side offers views of the Andes foothills and the city of Santiago receding, plus the Coastal Range as the plane climbs toward the Pacific. This is the best scenery of the entire flight before hours of open ocean. Notable sights include: Andes foothills, Santiago cityscape, Cordillera de la Costa, Maipo Valley vineyards.

What can I see when landing at Mataveri International in Easter Island?

When landing at Mataveri International (IPC), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Mataveri, the plane typically banks to align with the runway, and the left side gives the clearest view of Rano Kau volcanic crater and the rugged southern coastline of Easter Island, a dramatic and unusual sight after a long ocean crossing. Notable sights include: Rano Kau volcanic crater, Easter Island coastline, Pacific surf breaks, Hanga Roa town.

How long is the flight from Santiago to Easter Island?

The flight from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to Mataveri International (IPC) takes about 5 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,332 miles (3,752 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Santiago to Easter Island flight path pass over?

Open South Pacific Ocean with no landmasses; this is one of the most remote flight paths in the world, crossing thousands of miles of water between continental Chile and Easter Island.