Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Santiago to Sydney. While takeoff offers dramatic Andes views from the left, the landing approach into Sydney provides more varied and iconic geography visible from the right side—the Harbour, coastal features, and Blue Mountains create a more memorable final hour of the flight.

During takeoff from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL), sit on the Left side for the best views. SCL typically departs runway 07 (westbound) or 25 (eastbound). Left seats offer the best view of the Andes cordillera rising immediately south and east of the airport during climb-out. The western departure (runway 07) is more common for eastbound flights to Sydney, giving left-seat passengers a dramatic view of the snow-capped peaks as the aircraft banks and climbs. Notable sights include: Andes Mountains (main cordillera), Maipo River valley, Santiago metropolitan area sprawl, Cerro San Cristóbal.

When landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Sydney approaches typically use runways 07/25 or 16/34 depending on wind. Right-seat passengers get superior views during descent over the Tasman Sea and the final approach into Kingsford Smith. The aircraft descends over the Pacific, and right seats capture the Sydney Harbour, Blue Mountains in the distance, and the coastal geography as the airport becomes visible. Notable sights include: Sydney Harbour, Blue Mountains (western horizon), Tasman Sea, Sydney CBD and coastal suburbs.

The flight from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) takes Approximately 12-13 hours.

The flight crosses the entire Tasman Sea, one of the world's longest over-water routes. Midway, passengers are roughly 1,500 miles from any landmass. The route passes south of New Zealand (visible only on southern-track flights in clear conditions, appearing as distant landmass on the southern horizon). The flight path generally follows a great circle route across the Tasman, with no significant landmarks visible for 8-10 hours of the journey. Approaching Sydney, the Norfolk Ridge and Lord Howe Island may be visible on the horizon 2-3 hours before landing, though these are subtle features requiring excellent visibility.