Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Temuco to Santiago. Left seats capture the dramatic Andes scenery on both takeoff (eastern volcanic peaks) and landing (Cordillera Principal). The entire flight path runs roughly north-south along the Andes' western flank, making left-side views consistently superior for mountain and geological features.

During takeoff from Maquehue (ZCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Maquehue typically departs northwestward (Runway 09/27 favors westerly operations). Right-side seats face the Andes as you climb, with the Villarrica and Llaima volcanic complex immediately visible to the east. The Cautín River valley spreads below in the foreground. Notable sights include: Villarrica volcano (active cone, snow-capped), Llaima volcano (distinctive twin peaks), Cautín River valley (meandering through agricultural land), Araucanía lowlands (patchwork of farmland and forest).

When landing at Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approach to Santiago typically uses Runway 34L/16R (northbound final approach). Left-side seats on descent face the Andes directly—the Maipo and Cachapoal river valleys are visible, and the Cordillera Principal peaks dominate the eastern horizon. The city sprawl becomes visible in the final 10 minutes. Notable sights include: Cordillera Principal (main Andes ridge with multiple peaks above 13,000 ft), Maipo River valley (major drainage from the mountains), San José de Maipo town (visible in foothills), Santiago metropolitan area (sprawling urban grid in the Central Valley).

The flight from Maquehue (ZCO) to Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Araucanía and Bío Bío regions, passing over the transition zone between the southern volcanic peaks (Villarrica, Llaima, Antuco) and the central Andes. The Andes ridge remains visible to the east throughout. Major rivers visible include the Cautín (north), Bío Bío (central), and Maipo (south). The landscape transitions from forested foothills in the south to more open agricultural valleys approaching Santiago. No major bodies of water are crossed; the Pacific coast lies 80+ miles to the west and is not visible at cruise altitude.