Photo: Karen Chan 16 y Miguel.v ( local | logs | global ) (originales), y Jorge Morales Piderit (montaje). · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Three granite towers and the Paine massif rise above Patagonian steppe in southern Chile. The jagged peaks, turquoise lakes, and glaciers are a dramatic sight on flights across southern Patagonia.
13Flight Routes
4 kmClosest Pass
🏔️ MountainType
Routes that pass it13
AEP → FTE
Both Sides
EZE → FTE
Both Sides
EZE → ING
Both Sides
FTE → AEP
Both Sides
FTE → EZE
Both Sides
ING → EZE
Both Sides
IAH → PNT
Both Sides
FTE → GRU
Right
GRU → FTE
Left
PMC → PNT
Right
PNT → PMC
Left
PNT → SCL
Left
SCL → PNT
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 Torres del Paine from a plane?
Yes — 13 flight routes pass within 50 km of Torres del Paine. The closest routes include Buenos Aires to El Calafate, Buenos Aires to El Calafate, Buenos Aires to Lago Argentino. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 4 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Torres del Paine?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Torres del Paine: on a Buenos Aires to El Calafate flight, visible from both sides; on a Buenos Aires to El Calafate flight, visible from both sides; on a Buenos Aires to Lago Argentino flight, visible from both sides.