Photo: Anouchka Unel · FAL · Wikimedia Commons
The world's largest salt flat, covering over 10,000 sq km in the Bolivian altiplano at 3,600 metres elevation. Its brilliant white surface is one of the most striking sights visible from altitude.
28Flight Routes
27 kmClosest Pass
🤍 DesertType
Routes that pass it28
EZE → SIN
Right
SIN → EZE
Left
AEP → SIN
Right
SIN → AEP
Left
AEP → IAH
Right
AEP → UIO
Right
IAH → AEP
Left
UIO → AEP
Left
LPB → UYU
Right
UYU → LPB
Left
DFW → EZE
Left
EZE → DFW
Right
EZE → UIO
Right
UIO → EZE
Left
EZE → IAH
Right
IAH → EZE
Left
EZE → HOU
Right
HOU → EZE
Left
EZE → PTY
Left
PTY → EZE
Right
DEN → EZE
Left
EZE → DEN
Right
EZE → KUL
Left
KUL → EZE
Right
AUS → EZE
Left
EZE → AUS
Right
ANS → SLC
Right
SLC → ANS
Left
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 Salar de Uyuni from a plane?
Yes — 28 flight routes pass within 150 km of Salar de Uyuni. The closest routes include Buenos Aires to Singapore, Singapore to Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires to Singapore. Sit on the Right side, with the landmark passing about 27 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Salar de Uyuni?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Salar de Uyuni: on a Buenos Aires to Singapore flight, sit on the Right side; on a Singapore to Buenos Aires flight, sit on the Left side; on a Buenos Aires to Singapore flight, sit on the Right side.