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Stage 23 of the tour takes us from Ica in southern Peru to the mysterious plains of Nazca, before heading on a spectacular journey through Colca Canyon, one of the country’s most popular destinations. From there, you’ll head into Chile and the beginning of the epic journey down the country’s coastline which stretches for over 4000 kilometres<\/p>\n

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Total Legs: 19 Total Distance: 1053 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 25 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPLH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 73.43 Approximate time at 125kts: 35 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPLH(SPLH) to Panamericana(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.99NM Bearing: 166\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south over the town then follow the highway to the southern end of the farmed area<\/p>\n

Panamericana(POI1) to Palpa(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 29.51NM Bearing: 118\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway across the desert to the town of Palpa in the foothills<\/p>\n

Palpa(POI2) to Nazca(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.83NM Bearing: 173\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway south to where it enters the Nazca plain<\/p>\n

Nazca(POI3) to Nazca(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.34NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the highway southeast across the Nazca plain for a view of the famous (and mysterious) Nazca Lines. You may also see some of the famous drawings such as the spider, the spiral and the condor<\/p>\n

Nazca(POI4) to SPZA(SPZA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.76NM Bearing: 155\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the highway reaches the farmland on the outskirts of the town of Nasca, head south to the airport at the base of the hills<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPZA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPZA(SPZA) to San Nicolas(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.25NM Bearing: 215\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest across the desert plain, passing the giant Marcona iron ore mine along the way<\/p>\n

San Nicolas(POI5) to SPJN(SPJN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.75NM Bearing: 150\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southeast and follow the coast to the airstrip at San Juan De Marcona<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPJN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPJN(SPJN) to Marcona(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.92NM Bearing: 159\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast to the coast<\/p>\n

Marcona(POI6) to Playa de Yauca(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.42NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast southeast until you reach the farmland at the mouth of the Yauca River<\/p>\n

Playa de Yauca(POI7) to SPYU(SPYU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.92NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn east towards the large dirt airstrip which sits about 5 miles inland from the coast<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPYU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 65.9 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPYU(SPYU) to Chala(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.56NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast over the hills and back to the coast<\/p>\n

Chala(POI8) to La Punta(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 37.89NM Bearing: 129\u00b0 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast southeast<\/p>\n

La Punta(POI9) to SPOY(SPOY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.45NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the rocky outcrop at Punta Atico (which is a national reserve), turn east along the coast to the town of Atico, and the airport next to the shore<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPOY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 46.84 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPOY(SPOY) to Rio Caraveli(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.52NM Bearing: 120\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast along the coast to the first of two river canyons which head north into the mountains<\/p>\n

Rio Caraveli(POI10) to Rio Ocona(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.52NM Bearing: 42\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast into the second and larger canyon formed by the Oco\u00f1a River<\/p>\n

Rio Ocona(POI11) to Rio Ocona(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.16NM Bearing: 1\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north along the canyon, climbing as you go. Aim to be level with the canyon rim<\/p>\n

Rio Ocona(POI12) to SPUA(SPUA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.64NM Bearing: 75\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Look out for a depression high in the canyon&apos;s right wall, then follow it to the east to the airstrip which sits 6000ft above the canyon floor<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPUA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 65.69 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPUA(SPUA) to Aplao(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 34.75NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east across the foothills of Coropuna, Peru&apos;s highest volcanic peak which is 30 miles to the north. You will eventually reach green valley of the Colca River leading north<\/p>\n

Aplao(POI13) to Rio Colca(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.86NM Bearing: 16\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Colca River valley north<\/p>\n

Rio Colca(POI14) to Rio Colca(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.19NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right at the valley junction and follow the river east. Aim for about 8000 feet to set up your approach into Ayo<\/p>\n

Rio Colca(POI15) to Rio Colca(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.85NM Bearing: 42\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river northeast through the rugged canyon<\/p>\n

Rio Colca(POI16) to SP1A(SP1A)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.04NM Bearing: 338\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you see a large valley opening to the left, fly northwest along it to the town of Ajo. The dirt airstrip runs alongside the road leading north from the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SP1A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 41.8 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SP1A(SP1A) to Rio Colca(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.76NM Bearing: 143\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Ayo, head southeast back to the Colca River<\/p>\n

Rio Colca(POI17) to Colca Canyon(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.12NM Bearing: 54\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn left and follow the canyon northeast<\/p>\n

Colca Canyon(POI18) to Colca Canyon(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.45NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the canyon east. This spectacular canyon is one of Peru&apos;s most popular tourist attractions<\/p>\n

Colca Canyon(POI19) to Achoma(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.25NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river, as the canyon flattens out to a more gentle valley populated by small towns and villages<\/p>\n

Achoma(POI20) to SP1C(SP1C)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.22NM Bearing: 82\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley as it turns northeast to the town of Chivay, and the dirt airstrip next to the town which is at an elevation of 12400 feet<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SP1C<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44.35 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SP1C(SP1C) to Achoma(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.33NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

With higher terrain blocking the way ahead, takeoff and head west back along the river<\/p>\n

Achoma(POI21) to Colca Canyon(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.59NM Bearing: 295\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river west back to Colca Canyon<\/p>\n

Colca Canyon(POI22) to Colca Canyon(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.31NM Bearing: 276\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the canyon west<\/p>\n

Colca Canyon(POI23) to Rio Colca(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.81NM Bearing: 236\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the canyon southwest and be on the lookout for the Huambo River valley to the left<\/p>\n

Rio Colca(POI24) to Rio Huambo(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.45NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make a sharp turn to the left and follow the Huambo river as it climbs around to the east<\/p>\n

Rio Huambo(POI25) to Huambo(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.59NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue climbing southeast to the town of Huambo, over 11000 feet in elevation<\/p>\n

Huambo(POI26) to SP1H(SP1H)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.27NM Bearing: 192\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Huambo airstrip is just south of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SP1H<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 60.42 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SP1H(SP1H) to Huambo(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.23NM Bearing: 350\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head north back past the town<\/p>\n

Huambo(POI27) to Rio Huambo(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.18NM Bearing: 315\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river northwest back along the valley<\/p>\n

Rio Huambo(POI28) to Rio Colca(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.9NM Bearing: 276\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west back to the Colca River – keep your altitude high<\/p>\n

Rio Colca(POI29) to Rio Colca(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.97NM Bearing: 223\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the canyon southwest<\/p>\n

Rio Colca(POI30) to Hacienda Peru(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.6NM Bearing: 228\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue following the valley southwest. When the mountains to the south are low enough, leave the river canyon and fly south over the mountains<\/p>\n

Hacienda Peru(POI31) to El Pionero(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.25NM Bearing: 161\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning to the southeast, you should see a large area of farmland in the middle of the plain ahead. Head in that direction as you descend<\/p>\n

El Pionero(POI32) to SP1S(SP1S)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.29NM Bearing: 157\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast over the farmland and the small river canyon to a smaller area of farmland, where there is a dirt airstrip at the northwestern edge<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SP1S<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 32.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SP1S(SP1S) to El Misti(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.7NM Bearing: 82\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east in the direction of the volcanic peak of El Misti. The group of volcanic peaks to the left is known as Chachani<\/p>\n

El Misti(POI33) to SPQU(SPQU)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.54NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you get closer to the volcano, you&apos;ll reach the outskirts of Arequipa, and Ballon International Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPQU<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 37.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPQU(SPQU) to Arequipa(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.04NM Bearing: 147\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast to the city of Arequipa, Peru&apos;s second largest city<\/p>\n

Arequipa(POI34) to Cerro Verde(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.98NM Bearing: 225\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Arequipa, head southwest over the mountains and the large Cerro Verde copper mine<\/p>\n

Cerro Verde(POI35) to SP70(SP70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.75NM Bearing: 241\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest towards another area of farmland, just south of which lies the Mariano Melgar airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SP70<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 65.32 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SP70(SP70) to La Curva(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.7NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south to meet the coast near the mouth of the Tambo River<\/p>\n

La Curva(POI36) to Corio(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24.92NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast southeast<\/p>\n

Corio(POI37) to SPCI(SPCI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.7NM Bearing: 162\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast as it turns towards the town of Ilo, and the small airstrip at the northern edge of town<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SPCI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 80.13 Approximate time at 125kts: 38 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SPCI(SPCI) to Boca Del Rio(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 49.94NM Bearing: 138\u00b0 24 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast to once again follow the coast<\/p>\n

Boca Del Rio(POI38) to Arica(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.22NM Bearing: 140\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coast southeast, crossing into Chile and the port town of Arica<\/p>\n

Arica(POI39) to SCAE(SCAE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.97NM Bearing: 142\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

El Buitre airport is a few miles southeast of the port<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SCAE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 86.06 Approximate time at 125kts: 41 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SCAE(SCAE) to Cerro Camarcas(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.32NM Bearing: 218\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head back to the coast<\/p>\n

Cerro Camarcas(POI40) to Coastal Cliffs(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 35.93NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast south, enjoying the beautiful coastal cliffs of northern Chile<\/p>\n

Coastal Cliffs(POI41) to Punta Pichalo(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.87NM Bearing: 178\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south along the coast. When you reach the small peninsula of Punta Pichalo near the town of Pisagua, head east<\/p>\n

Punta Pichalo(POI42) to SCIQ(SCIQ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.94NM Bearing: 97\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cross the coastal hills heading east to reach Zapiga airport in the flat plain beyond<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SCIQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 81.72 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SCIQ(SCIQ) to Pampa del Tamarugal National Reserve(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.32NM Bearing: 185\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south to meet the highway passing through the Pampa del Tamarugal National Reserve, a protected area of planted tamarugo trees<\/p>\n

Pampa del Tamarugal National Reserve(POI43) to Highway 5(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.18NM Bearing: 156\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway&apos;s straight line southeast<\/p>\n

Highway 5(POI44) to Atacama Giant(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.34NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the highway makes a slight right turn, turn left and head towards the lone group of hills in the middle of the plain to the southeast. On the side of the hill is a group of prehistoric geoglyphs, the largest being the famous Atacama Giant<\/p>\n

Atacama Giant(POI45) to Highway 5(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.91NM Bearing: 226\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest to meet up with the highway again<\/p>\n

Highway 5(POI46) to Humberstone(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.35NM Bearing: 206\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway south until you reach the interchange at the UNESCO listed ghost town of Humberstone, a former nitrate mine, then turn west to follow the Autopista Humberstone-Iquique<\/p>\n

Humberstone(POI47) to Iquique(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.33NM Bearing: 268\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road west to the coastal city of Iquique, one of the major cities of the Atacama desert<\/p>\n

Iquique(POI48) to SCDA(SCDA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.29NM Bearing: 194\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the city, follow the coast south to the airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SCDA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 27.92 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SCDA(SCDA) to Puerto Patache(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.62NM Bearing: 190\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast south, passing the power station and port of Patache<\/p>\n

Puerto Patache(POI49) to Ruta A-750(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.72NM Bearing: 103\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Puerto Patache, climb east onto the plain and meet the road heading southeast<\/p>\n

Ruta A-750(POI50) to SC1S(SC1S)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.58NM Bearing: 155\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road southeast to the large Salina Bahia Blanca salt mine. The temporary landing strip runs alongside the western edge of the mine with the road<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SC1S<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 81.9 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SC1S(SC1S) to Salar Grande(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.91NM Bearing: 171\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the southern end of the dry salt lake<\/p>\n

Salar Grande(POI51) to Tocopilla(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 53.23NM Bearing: 202\u00b0 26 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the salt lake, head southwest back to the coastal cliffs and fly along the top of the cliffs south to the town of Tocopilla<\/p>\n

Tocopilla(POI52) to SCBE(SCBE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.76NM Bearing: 128\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the town of Tocopilla, turn to the southeast and head inland to the airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SCBE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 37.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SCBE(SCBE) to Punta Copaca(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.19NM Bearing: 229\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest back to the coast<\/p>\n

Punta Copaca(POI53) to SCMY(SCMY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.76NM Bearing: 190\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast south. Just after the rocky point of Punta Tames, you will reach the dirt airstrip between the highway and the ocean<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SCMY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 46.81 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SCMY(SCMY) to Mejillones(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.92NM Bearing: 210\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest over the bay to the town of Mejillones<\/p>\n

Mejillones(POI54) to SCFA(SCFA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.89NM Bearing: 181\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south over the desert peninsula to Andr\u00e9s Sabella G\u00e1lvez International Airport, the main airport serving Antofagasta, the fifth largest city in Chile<\/p>\n

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