ARI

Best window seat landing at Chacalluta

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

LandingRIGHT

Morro de Arica headland, Pacific Ocean coastline, City of Arica

🛬 Landing at Arica (ARI)

Best sideRight
WhyLanding on runway 21 means flying south along Chile's coast, so the right side faces west toward the Pacific and the city of Arica. You'll get a great view of the Morro de Arica headland and the coastline as you descend, while the left side just shows the empty Atacama Desert.
Look forMorro de Arica headland, Pacific Ocean coastline, City of Arica, Atacama Desert fringes

Chacalluta is a modest single-runway airport serving as the main air gateway to far northern Chile, with a small terminal handling domestic flights and limited international service to Peru and Bolivia.

⛰️ Elevation167 ft
🛫 Runways1 (03/21)
📍 NearbyTCQ 21 miILQ 80 mi

Connecting at ARI?

Find out if your layover is long enough at Chacalluta.

Check layover times →

About This Airport

Which side of the plane has the best views landing at Chacalluta (ARI)?

When landing at Chacalluta (ARI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 21 means flying south along Chile's coast, so the right side faces west toward the Pacific and the city of Arica. You'll get a great view of the Morro de Arica headland and the coastline as you descend, while the left side just shows the empty Atacama Desert. Notable sights include: Morro de Arica headland, Pacific Ocean coastline, City of Arica, Atacama Desert fringes.

What can I see when arriving at Arica?

Arriving at Chacalluta in Arica, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Morro de Arica headland, Pacific Ocean coastline, City of Arica, Atacama Desert fringes. Landing on runway 21 means flying south along Chile's coast, so the right side faces west toward the Pacific and the city of Arica. You'll get a great view of the Morro de Arica headland and the coastline as you descend, while the left side just shows the empty Atacama Desert.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Chacalluta?

The best window seat landing at Chacalluta (ARI) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Arica (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.