About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Santiago. While the left side wins at takeoff for the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario, the right side's Andes panorama on approach into Santiago is one of the most spectacular mountain views available on any commercial route in the world. The Cordillera view alone makes right side the overall winner for this flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ's most common departure is runway 23 heading southwest, which puts the left side facing southeast toward downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario. You get a clear view of the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower, and the broad expanse of Lake Ontario stretching to the horizon. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Scarborough Bluffs along the lake's north shore.
What can I see when landing at Arturo Merino Benitez International in Santiago?
When landing at Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL), sit on the Right side for the best views. SCL typically lands on runway 17 heading south, or runway 35 heading north depending on wind. On the common northerly approach (runway 17), the right side faces west toward the Andes, giving you a dramatic view of the Cordillera including Aconcagua and the snow-capped peaks forming the Chile-Argentina border. The left side faces east over the flat Santiago basin. Notable sights include: Andes Cordillera including Aconcagua (6,961m), Santiago urban basin, Mapocho River valley, Cerro San Cristóbal within the city.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Santiago?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Toronto to Santiago flight path pass over?
The route tracks south over the eastern United States, crosses the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean depending on routing, passes over Colombia and Ecuador near the Andes, then follows the Pacific coast of South America southward. Notable features include the Amazon basin's vast green canopy visible from cruise altitude over Brazil or Peru, the transition from tropical lowlands to the high Andes approaching the Chile-Argentina border, and on clear nights the lights of Bogotá and Lima may be visible.