Santiago to Mendoza is 122 miles (196 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The left (north) side keeps Aconcagua and the high Andean crest in view through both the climb and descent, while the right side mostly shows lower, less distinctive southern ridgelines and open plains.
Flight Path
High Andes crest, Aconcagua massif, Uspallata Valley, Cordón del Plata
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Takeoff from SCL
LEFTDeparting SCL to the south then turning east, the left side offers a clear view of the Andes front range rising sharply from the Santiago basin, with Aconcagua's massif beginning to dominate the horizon to the north of the flight path as the climb continues.
Landing at MDZ
LEFTOn approach into MDZ, the descent path skirts the eastern Andes, and the left side keeps the high peaks of the Cordón del Plata and the Aconcagua region in view as the aircraft descends into the Mendoza plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to El Plumerillo (MDZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Santiago to Mendoza. The left (north) side keeps Aconcagua and the high Andean crest in view through both the climb and descent, while the right side mostly shows lower, less distinctive southern ridgelines and open plains.
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 to the south then turning east, the left side offers a clear view of the Andes front range rising sharply from the Santiago basin, with Aconcagua's massif beginning to dominate the horizon to the north of the flight path as the climb continues. Notable sights include: Andes front range, Cerro El Plomo, Santiago basin, early glimpse of Aconcagua foothills.
What can I see when landing at El Plumerillo in Mendoza?
When landing at El Plumerillo (MDZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into MDZ, the descent path skirts the eastern Andes, and the left side keeps the high peaks of the Cordón del Plata and the Aconcagua region in view as the aircraft descends into the Mendoza plain. Notable sights include: Cordón del Plata, Uspallata Valley, Aconcagua foothills, Mendoza city grid.
How long is the flight from Santiago to Mendoza?
The flight from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to El Plumerillo (MDZ) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 122 miles (196 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Santiago to Mendoza flight path pass over?
High Andes crest, Aconcagua massif, Uspallata Valley, Cordón del Plata