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The archipelago at South America's southern tip, split between Argentina and Chile. Snow-capped peaks, glacial channels, and the Beagle Channel are visible on flights to Ushuaia, the world's southernmost city.
18Flight Routes
12 kmClosest Pass
🏔️ IslandType
Routes that pass it18
FTE → USH
Right
USH → FTE
Left
BRC → USH
Right
USH → BRC
Left
REL → USH
Right
USH → REL
Left
EZE → MEL
Left
MEL → EZE
Right
AEP → USH
Right
EZE → USH
Right
USH → AEP
Left
USH → EZE
Left
GRU → USH
Right
USH → GRU
Left
LIM → PUQ
Left
PUQ → LIM
Right
PMC → PUQ
Left
PUQ → PMC
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 Tierra del Fuego from a plane?
Yes — 18 flight routes pass within 100 km of Tierra del Fuego. The closest routes include El Calafate to Ushuaia, Ushuaia to El Calafate, San Carlos De Bariloch to Ushuaia. Sit on the Right side, with the landmark passing about 12 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Tierra del Fuego?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Tierra del Fuego: on a El Calafate to Ushuaia flight, sit on the Right side; on a Ushuaia to El Calafate flight, sit on the Left side; on a San Carlos De Bariloch to Ushuaia flight, sit on the Right side.