Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Santiago. While the left offers good views during Toronto departure, the right side dominates the descent into Santiago with the Andes Mountains—the flight's most visually dramatic feature. The Andes provide sustained, spectacular scenery that outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Buttonville Muni (YKZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing southwestward from Buttonville, the left side offers views of Lake Ontario's northern shoreline and the Greater Toronto Area's urban sprawl. You'll see the lake's expanse stretching east-west, with the Scarborough Bluffs visible as a distinctive erosional feature along the eastern shore. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Greater Toronto Area urban grid, Scarborough Bluffs, Niagara Escarpment (distant western edge).

When landing at Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Descending into Santiago from the north, the right side provides dramatic views of the Andes Mountains, particularly the snow-capped peaks that frame the city's eastern boundary. The Mapocho River valley and the city's urban grid become increasingly visible as you descend into the Central Valley. Notable sights include: Andes Mountains (including peaks near Santiago), Mapocho River valley, Santiago metropolitan area, Cordillera de la Costa (coastal range to the west).

The flight from Buttonville Muni (YKZ) to Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) takes 9h 15m.

The flight path crosses the continental interior: the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains of North America (visible during the first 3-4 hours), then the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, followed by Central America and the northern coast of South America. The Andes become increasingly prominent in the final 2-3 hours of descent, with the Chilean coastal desert visible as you approach the Pacific coast near Santiago.