While the takeoff offers dramatic Andean scenery, the landing approach provides more sustained visual interest over the Mediterranean, coastal cities, and the transition from inland hills to sea. Right-side seats capture both the Dead Sea region and Tel Aviv's distinctive beachfront approach.
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Flight Path
Santiago to Tel Aviv is 8,214 miles (13,219 km), a flight of about 14 hours 30 minutes.
This routing typically crosses the South Atlantic, then proceeds over West Africa (Sahara Desert visible on clear days), the Mediterranean, and approaches the Levant from the east. Direct routing would pass over the Atlantic, North Africa, and the Mediterranean basin. Notable features include the Sahara's vast dune fields and the Nile Delta (if visible during daylight), though most of the flight occurs over open ocean and desert with limited distinctive landmarks.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SCL
LEFTLeft-side seats offer immediate views of the Andes Mountains as the aircraft climbs eastward from Santiago. The western approach over the city and coastal plains is less visually distinctive than the dramatic alpine terrain to the east.
Landing at TLV
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the approach over the Mediterranean coast and Tel Aviv's coastal cityscape. The aircraft descends from the east over the Judean Hills, then banks westward toward the coast—right-side passengers see the Dead Sea region, the Jordan Valley, and the final approach over Tel Aviv's beachfront.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to Ben Gurion (TLV)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Santiago to Tel Aviv. While the takeoff offers dramatic Andean scenery, the landing approach provides more sustained visual interest over the Mediterranean, coastal cities, and the transition from inland hills to sea. Right-side seats capture both the Dead Sea region and Tel Aviv's distinctive beachfront approach.
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. Left-side seats offer immediate views of the Andes Mountains as the aircraft climbs eastward from Santiago. The western approach over the city and coastal plains is less visually distinctive than the dramatic alpine terrain to the east. Notable sights include: Andes Mountains (main cordillera), Santiago metropolitan area, Maipo River valley, Cerro San Cristóbal.
What can I see when landing at Ben Gurion in Tel Aviv?
When landing at Ben Gurion (TLV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the approach over the Mediterranean coast and Tel Aviv's coastal cityscape. The aircraft descends from the east over the Judean Hills, then banks westward toward the coast—right-side passengers see the Dead Sea region, the Jordan Valley, and the final approach over Tel Aviv's beachfront. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea, Tel Aviv coastline and urban sprawl, Dead Sea (distant), Judean Hills.
How long is the flight from Santiago to Tel Aviv?
The flight from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to Ben Gurion (TLV) takes about 14 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 8,214 miles (13,219 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Santiago to Tel Aviv flight path pass over?
This routing typically crosses the South Atlantic, then proceeds over West Africa (Sahara Desert visible on clear days), the Mediterranean, and approaches the Levant from the east. Direct routing would pass over the Atlantic, North Africa, and the Mediterranean basin. Notable features include the Sahara's vast dune fields and the Nile Delta (if visible during daylight), though most of the flight occurs over open ocean and desert with limited distinctive landmarks.