Can You See Patagonia & Torres del Paine From a Plane? Best Seat Side Guide

7 flight routes pass within 200 km of Patagonia & Torres del Paine. Find out which side of the plane has the best views.

The dramatic granite towers, turquoise lakes, and glaciers of Patagonia are breathtaking from the air. Flights down South America's southern tip pass over some of the most remote and spectacular wilderness on Earth.

Routes that pass it7

ING EZE Lago Argentino to Buenos Aires · 4 km Right BNE EZE Brisbane to Buenos Aires · 55 km Right SYD EZE Sydney to Buenos Aires · 115 km Left PMC PUQ Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas · 117 km Right PUQ PMC Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt · 117 km Left PUQ SCL Punta Arenas to Santiago · 151 km Left SCL PUQ Santiago to Punta Arenas · 151 km Right

Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see Patagonia & Torres del Paine from a plane?

Yes — 7 flight routes pass within 200 km of Patagonia & Torres del Paine. The closest routes include Lago Argentino to Buenos Aires, Brisbane to Buenos Aires, Sydney to Buenos Aires. Sit on the Right side, with the landmark passing about 4 km away.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Patagonia & Torres del Paine?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Patagonia & Torres del Paine: on a Lago Argentino to Buenos Aires flight, sit on the Right side; on a Brisbane to Buenos Aires flight, sit on the Right side; on a Sydney to Buenos Aires flight, sit on the Left side.