The right side captures the dramatic Andes departure from Santiago and the estuary/coastal approach into Montevideo, while the left side mostly shows flat Argentine pampas with little variation for the bulk of the flight.
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Flight Path
Santiago to Montevideo is 849 miles (1,367 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Vast flat Argentine pampas farmland, occasional river tributaries feeding into the Río de la Plata basin, no major mountain or coastal features at cruise midpoint
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SCL
RIGHTDeparting SCL to the south before turning east, the right side of the aircraft faces the Andes front range rising abruptly behind Santiago, with the snow-capped peaks visible almost immediately after liftoff. The city grid of Santiago also unfolds briefly below before the mountains dominate the view.
Landing at MVD
RIGHTOn approach into MVD from the east over the Río de la Plata, the right side offers views of the wide brown-green estuary meeting the Atlantic, along with glimpses of Montevideo's coastline and Punta del Este-style shoreline features as the plane lines up for runway 25.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to Carrasco International (MVD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Santiago to Montevideo. The right side captures the dramatic Andes departure from Santiago and the estuary/coastal approach into Montevideo, while the left side mostly shows flat Argentine pampas with little variation for the bulk of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Arturo Merino Benitez International in Santiago?
During takeoff from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing SCL to the south before turning east, the right side of the aircraft faces the Andes front range rising abruptly behind Santiago, with the snow-capped peaks visible almost immediately after liftoff. The city grid of Santiago also unfolds briefly below before the mountains dominate the view. Notable sights include: Andes Cordillera front range, Cerro El Plomo area peaks, Santiago metropolitan grid, Maipo valley foothills.
What can I see when landing at Carrasco International in Montevideo?
When landing at Carrasco International (MVD), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into MVD from the east over the Río de la Plata, the right side offers views of the wide brown-green estuary meeting the Atlantic, along with glimpses of Montevideo's coastline and Punta del Este-style shoreline features as the plane lines up for runway 25. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Montevideo coastline, Carrasco beach strip, Atlantic horizon.
How long is the flight from Santiago to Montevideo?
The flight from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to Carrasco International (MVD) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 849 miles (1,367 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Santiago to Montevideo flight path pass over?
Vast flat Argentine pampas farmland, occasional river tributaries feeding into the Río de la Plata basin, no major mountain or coastal features at cruise midpoint