Santiago to Temuco flight pathSCLZCO

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Flight time1h 15m
Distance396
Heading195° → 196°

Santiago to Temuco is 396 miles (638 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 4.5 left·★ 1.5 right

The left side maintains views of the Andes mountain range throughout takeoff, cruise, and landing, including volcanic peaks near both Santiago and Temuco, while the right side faces the comparatively featureless Central Valley and coastal lowlands.

Takeoff · SCLLEFTAndes Mountains, Cerro San José volcano, Santiago basin
Landing · ZCOLEFTLlaima Volcano, Andean foothills, Cautín River valley

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Central Valley of Chile, Andean foothills to the east, Biobío River region

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Santiago (left side) — Andes Mountains, Cerro San José volcano, Santiago basin, Maipo valley foothills

Takeoff from SCL

LEFT

Departing SCL southbound on runway 17, the left side offers a straight-on view of the Andes with peaks like San José and Tupungato visible as the plane climbs out of the Santiago basin. The right side only shows the flatter Central Valley and Coast Range foothills.

Andes MountainsCerro San José volcanoSantiago basinMaipo valley foothills

Landing at ZCO

LEFT

On approach into ZCO from the north (runway 19), the left side continues to show the Andean foothills and occasional glimpses of snow-capped volcanoes like Llaima near Temuco, while the right side faces the flatter coastal lowlands with less relief.

Llaima VolcanoAndean foothillsCautín River valleyTemuco farmland mosaic

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Santiago to Temuco. The left side maintains views of the Andes mountain range throughout takeoff, cruise, and landing, including volcanic peaks near both Santiago and Temuco, while the right side faces the comparatively featureless Central Valley and coastal lowlands.

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 southbound on runway 17, the left side offers a straight-on view of the Andes with peaks like San José and Tupungato visible as the plane climbs out of the Santiago basin. The right side only shows the flatter Central Valley and Coast Range foothills. Notable sights include: Andes Mountains, Cerro San José volcano, Santiago basin, Maipo valley foothills.

What can I see when landing at La Araucanía International Airport in Temuco?

When landing at La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into ZCO from the north (runway 19), the left side continues to show the Andean foothills and occasional glimpses of snow-capped volcanoes like Llaima near Temuco, while the right side faces the flatter coastal lowlands with less relief. Notable sights include: Llaima Volcano, Andean foothills, Cautín River valley, Temuco farmland mosaic.

How long is the flight from Santiago to Temuco?

The flight from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 396 miles (638 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Santiago to Temuco flight path pass over?

Central Valley of Chile, Andean foothills to the east, Biobío River region