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Welcome to stage 26 of the tour, and a spectacular tour through Patagonia, the southern most region of South America occupied by Chile and Argentina. From Quellon you’ll make your way south along majestic fjords and valleys, over glaciers and snow capped mountain ranges to the world’s southernmost city and gateway to Antarctica, Ushuaia. Mountain highlights include Monte Fitz Roy and the iconic Torres del Paine.<\/p>\n

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

Total Legs: 24 Total Distance: 1122 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 58 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 49.49 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCON(SCON) to Punta Piutipoye(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.98NM Bearing: 179\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south along the coastline of Chilo\u00e9 Island<\/p>\n

Punta Piutipoye(POI1) to Canal Guamblad(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.96NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast around to the southwest for a few miles, then turn south<\/p>\n

Canal Guamblad(POI2) to Ascencion Island(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.72NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south across the open water to Ascenci\u00f3n Island<\/p>\n

Ascencion Island(POI3) to Melinka(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.47NM Bearing: 133\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast southeast until you see the town of Melinka<\/p>\n

Melinka(POI4) to SCMK(SCMK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.36NM Bearing: 175\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is on the eastern side of the town, next to the shore<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 32.44 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCMK(SCMK) to Isla Elvira(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.59NM Bearing: 125\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast over the water, then continue southeast along the coastlines of the islands. When you reach the small group of islands at the eastern tip of Elvira Island, turn to the east<\/p>\n

Isla Elvira(POI5) to Estero Mena(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.29NM Bearing: 83\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east across Moraleda Channel in the direction of the large ice-capped volcano in the distance, Melimoyu, and enter the bay<\/p>\n

Estero Mena(POI6) to SCOO(SCOO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.56NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once inside the bay, turn southeast and head to Melimoyu Airport at the end of the bay<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 34.8 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCOO(SCOO) to Laguna Marchant(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.06NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east along the length of the valley<\/p>\n

Laguna Marchant(POI7) to Laguna Los Pumas(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.15NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the lake, continue east over the mountains at the end of the valley and head for the small mountaintop lake<\/p>\n

Laguna Los Pumas(POI8) to Lago Risopatron(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.12NM Bearing: 134\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southeast and descend to Lake Risopatron which sits in its own steep valley<\/p>\n

Lago Risopatron(POI9) to SCPH(SCPH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.47NM Bearing: 196\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley south to the airport which sits on a flat peninsula crossing the channel<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 71.07 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCPH(SCPH) to Canal Puyuhuan(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.62NM Bearing: 191\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south along the Puyuhuapi Channel until you see the valley of the Cisnes River and the area&apos;s main settlement of Puerto Cisnes to your left<\/p>\n

Canal Puyuhuan(POI10) to Laguna Escondida(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.48NM Bearing: 158\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest over Puerto Cisnes Airport towards the lake which will lead you into the valley beyond<\/p>\n

Laguna Escondida(POI11) to Lago Copa(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.96NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn east with the valley and fly along the length of Lake Copa. A few miles after the lake you will see a valley with another long lake to the right<\/p>\n

Lago Copa(POI12) to Lago Presidente Roosevelt(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.83NM Bearing: 185\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south along the lake-filled valley<\/p>\n

Lago Presidente Roosevelt(POI13) to Rio Pangal(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.9NM Bearing: 198\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest along the valley, following the Pangal River<\/p>\n

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

Distance: 5.54NM Bearing: 153\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley southeast<\/p>\n

Rio Pangal(POI15) to SCAS(SCAS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.74NM Bearing: 210\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you exit the valley, turn southwest to the airport at the town of Puerto Aysen<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 29.51 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCAS(SCAS) to Aysen Fjord(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.24NM Bearing: 250\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly west (runway heading) past the small mountain to the mouth of the river into Ays\u00e9n Fjord<\/p>\n

Aysen Fjord(POI16) to Aysen Fjord(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.86NM Bearing: 272\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the fjord turns northwest, head west to meet the southern shore ahead<\/p>\n

Aysen Fjord(POI17) to SCQO(SCQO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.41NM Bearing: 202\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn left and head southwest along the large valley. The small grass airstrip is at the far end of the valley next to the river<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 66.94 Approximate time at 125kts: 32 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCQO(SCQO) to Estero Quitralco(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.29NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest along the Estero Quitralco fjord until it reaches the waters of Estero Elefantes<\/p>\n

Estero Quitralco(POI18) to Estero Elefantes(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.76NM Bearing: 186\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south along the fjord, passing by the river-delta filled valley to your left, before turning left into the next valley a few miles further south<\/p>\n

Estero Elefantes(POI19) to Punta Leucoton(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.01NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east through the narrow valley to the fjord at the other end<\/p>\n

Punta Leucoton(POI20) to Glaciar Erasmo(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.66NM Bearing: 118\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast across the mouth of the large valley and head towards the Erasmo Glacier on the south side<\/p>\n

Glaciar Erasmo(POI21) to Glaciar Erasmo(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.15NM Bearing: 112\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Climb along the glacier to the icefield at the top<\/p>\n

Glaciar Erasmo(POI22) to SCEX(SCEX)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.07NM Bearing: 204\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning around to the southwest, you should see the Teresa river valley leading away from the mountain. This will lead you to the Exploradores River, and the small airstrip where the rivers meet<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 49.42 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCEX(SCEX) to Rio Exploradores(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.41NM Bearing: 111\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east briefly before following the Exploradores River southeast<\/p>\n

Rio Exploradores(POI23) to Glaciar Exploradores(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.2NM Bearing: 142\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southeast until you reach the base of the Exploradores Glacier which runs down from Monte San Valentin, the highest mountain in Patagonia<\/p>\n

Glaciar Exploradores(POI24) to Lago Bayo(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.09NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A the base of the glacier, turn left and head east over Lake Bayo<\/p>\n

Lago Bayo(POI25) to Rio Exploradores(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.8NM Bearing: 106\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southeast along the narrow valley<\/p>\n

Rio Exploradores(POI26) to Rio Exploradores(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.99NM Bearing: 135\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast along the river valley<\/p>\n

Rio Exploradores(POI27) to Lago Tranquilo(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.24NM Bearing: 45\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn with the valley northeast to Lake Tranquilo<\/p>\n

Lago Tranquilo(POI28) to Puerto Rio Tranquilo(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.71NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east out of the valley and over the small town of Puerto Rio Tranquilo<\/p>\n

Puerto Rio Tranquilo(POI29) to Lago General Carrera(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.12NM Bearing: 142\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road southeast across the peninsula<\/p>\n

Lago General Carrera(POI30) to SCHH(SCHH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.86NM Bearing: 212\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast around to the southwest and past the mouth of the Leones River, to Punta Baja airstrip on the small peninsula<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 34.76 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCHH(SCHH) to Lago Bertrand(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.68NM Bearing: 191\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south then southwest through the gap in the mountains to Lake Bertrand<\/p>\n

Lago Bertrand(POI31) to Lago Bertrand(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.33NM Bearing: 170\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the south end of the lake to where it narrows to become the Baker River<\/p>\n

Lago Bertrand(POI32) to Rio Baker(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.51NM Bearing: 150\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Baker River southeast<\/p>\n

Rio Baker(POI33) to Rio Baker(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.65NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn east where the river joins the Nef River<\/p>\n

Rio Baker(POI34) to Rio Baker(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.19NM Bearing: 178\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it turns south and runs alongside the imposing wall of Cerro Tamango<\/p>\n

Rio Baker(POI35) to SCHR(SCHR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.4NM Bearing: 119\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you reach the south end of the mountain, turn east to the town of Cochrane. The airport is at the town&apos;s northwestern edge<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 44.28 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCHR(SCHR) to Lago Cochrane(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.11NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to lake Cochrane, where you may catch sight of some flamingoes<\/p>\n

Lago Cochrane(POI36) to Laguna del Diablo(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.14NM Bearing: 197\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and head southwest to start following the trail of smaller lakes<\/p>\n

Laguna del Diablo(POI37) to Lago Juncal(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.08NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest over Laguna Esmerelda to Lago Juncal<\/p>\n

Lago Juncal(POI38) to Rio de los Nadis(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.11NM Bearing: 197\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest over Lake Chacabuco and Laguna Larga on your way to the flat valley of the Los Nadis River<\/p>\n

Rio de los Nadis(POI39) to Rio de los Nadis(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.66NM Bearing: 175\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river briefly south before turning southwest into another valley<\/p>\n

Rio de los Nadis(POI40) to SCVS(SCVS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.18NM Bearing: 228\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest along the valley, crossing Lake Vargas before arriving at the airport on the other side<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 20.87 Approximate time at 125kts: 10 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCVS(SCVS) to Rio Cochrane(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.16NM Bearing: 231\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Cochrane River southwest along the valley<\/p>\n

Rio Cochrane(POI41) to SCCR(SCCR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.71NM Bearing: 282\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river west as it leads you to a small airfield before it enters the Montalva Channel<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 35.06 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCCR(SCCR) to Laguna Perla(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.56NM Bearing: 173\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south and climb to fly over the mountainous lake topped island<\/p>\n

Laguna Perla(POI42) to Isla Faro(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.61NM Bearing: 164\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south in the direction of the distant glacier and descend to the group of small islands which may offer another look at some birdlife<\/p>\n

Isla Faro(POI43) to Canal Baker(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.2NM Bearing: 60\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast and head across the channel<\/p>\n

Canal Baker(POI44) to SCTP(SCTP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.69NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turning southeast, you should see the mouth of the Pascua River in a wide valley, with the small airport next to the river<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 48.54 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCTP(SCTP) to Lago Bergues(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.49NM Bearing: 160\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south over Lago Bergues and then climb over the hill to the glacier which will continue climbing as it curves to the southeast<\/p>\n

Lago Bergues(POI45) to Cerro Mellizo Sur(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.55NM Bearing: 114\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you reach the top of the glacier, turn and fly to the left of the group of tall peaks, passing the sheer peak of Cerro Mellizo Sur<\/p>\n

Cerro Mellizo Sur(POI46) to Lago O’Higgins(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.53NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass the peak, turn east across the mountains, passing over a deep valley before reaching the long north-south running lake, Lake O&apos;Higgins, which is also the deepest lake in the Americas<\/p>\n

Lago O’Higgins(POI47) to Laguna Negra(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.49NM Bearing: 22\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you reach the lake, you should see a narrow valley to the northeast filled with a lake. Turn northeast and descend along this valley<\/p>\n

Laguna Negra(POI48) to SCOH(SCOH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.48NM Bearing: 79\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the valley, turn to the east and head to the airport at the town of O&apos;Higgins. The town, as well as many other places in the region, are named for Bernado O&apos;Higgins – Chilean independence leader and considered a founding father of the nation<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 33.34 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCOH(SCOH) to Lago O’Higgins(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.92NM Bearing: 166\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south along the lake, which in this stretch forms part of the Chile-Argentine border<\/p>\n

Lago O’Higgins(POI49) to Rio Obstaculo(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.52NM Bearing: 228\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the south end of the valley, fly southwest across the main body of the lake. You will see two valleys leading south from the lake separated by a ridge – head to the valley on the right side<\/p>\n

Rio Obstaculo(POI50) to SCIO(SCIO)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.9NM Bearing: 203\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A few miles along the valley you will come to a small airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 55.6 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCIO(SCIO) to Monte Fitz Roy(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.87NM Bearing: 189\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south along the valley towards the sharp peaks of Mount Fitz Roy, and begin climbing for a closer look<\/p>\n

Monte Fitz Roy(POI51) to Monte Fitz Roy(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.61NM Bearing: 213\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue climbing as you head between the peaks<\/p>\n

Monte Fitz Roy(POI52) to Glaciar Viedma(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.06NM Bearing: 232\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you approach the peak, turn southwest and head to the glacier behind the mountain peaks<\/p>\n

Glaciar Viedma(POI53) to Glaciar Viedma(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.95NM Bearing: 165\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the large Viedma Glacier south<\/p>\n

Glaciar Viedma(POI54) to Lago Viedma(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.89NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Descend with the glacier southeast towards Lake Viedma<\/p>\n

Lago Viedma(POI55) to SCDV(SCDV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.22NM Bearing: 38\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the lake, head northeast to the flat plain on the other side and the dirt airstrip a couple of miles south of the mountains<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 65.35 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCDV(SCDV) to Lago Viedma(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 35.25NM Bearing: 118\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast along Lake Viedma to the small river entrance near the eastern edge of the lake<\/p>\n

Lago Viedma(POI56) to Lago Argentino(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.19NM Bearing: 163\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south with the river to Lago Argentino<\/p>\n

Lago Argentino(POI57) to SAWC(SAWC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.91NM Bearing: 178\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south across the lake to El Calafate Airport<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 80.9 Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SAWC(SAWC) to Lago Argentino(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.61NM Bearing: 255\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west along the southern shore of the lake<\/p>\n

Lago Argentino(POI58) to Canal de los Tempanos(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.79NM Bearing: 243\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Towards the western end of the lake you see a channel to the southwest (and maybe some flamingoes). Head southwest along the channel<\/p>\n

Canal de los Tempanos(POI59) to Glaciar Perito Moreno(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.1NM Bearing: 169\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the channel south to the Perito Moreno Glacier, one of the major natural attractions in the area<\/p>\n

Glaciar Perito Moreno(POI60) to Glaciar Perito Moreno(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.99NM Bearing: 220\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Climb southwest along the glacier<\/p>\n

Glaciar Perito Moreno(POI61) to Glaciar Dickson(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.46NM Bearing: 172\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south over the icefield to reach Dickson Glacier<\/p>\n

Glaciar Dickson(POI62) to Lago Dickson(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.51NM Bearing: 111\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the glacier east to Lake Dickson<\/p>\n

Lago Dickson(POI63) to Lago Dickson(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.55NM Bearing: 141\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow Lake Dickson southeast<\/p>\n

Lago Dickson(POI64) to SC2L(SC2L)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.89NM Bearing: 65\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the mountains open up to the east, turn and head east to Lake Paine. At the eastern end of the lake is a small grass airstrip<\/p>\n

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

Flying from SC2L<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 31.51 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SC2L(SC2L) to Rio Paine(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.18NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the Paine River southeast and start gaining some altitude<\/p>\n

Rio Paine(POI65) to Parque Nacional Torres del Paine(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.98NM Bearing: 226\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and head southwest along Nordenskj\u00f6ld Lake. As you pass to the south of the iconic peaks of Torres del Paine<\/p>\n

Parque Nacional Torres del Paine(POI66) to Lago Grey(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.07NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass the mountains and reach Lake Grey, turn southeast and follow the river leading away from the south end of the lake<\/p>\n

Lago Grey(POI67) to SC2P(SC2P)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.28NM Bearing: 97\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will find the grass airstrip a mile east of where the road crosses the river<\/p>\n

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

Flying from SC2P<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44.09 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SC2P(SC2P) to Lago Brush(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.9NM Bearing: 187\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south towards the group of lakes and the Serrano River valley<\/p>\n

Lago Brush(POI68) to Glaciar Serrano(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.32NM Bearing: 177\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south along the river to the large waterway of \u00daltima Esperanza Sound. To your right you will see the first of two popular glaciers in the area, Serrano<\/p>\n

Glaciar Serrano(POI69) to Glaciar Balmaceda(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.71NM Bearing: 214\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

A few miles to the southwest will be the second glacier, Balmaceda<\/p>\n

Glaciar Balmaceda(POI70) to Seno de Ultima Esperanza(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.81NM Bearing: 105\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and head southeast along the \u00daltima Esperanza Sound<\/p>\n

Seno de Ultima Esperanza(POI71) to SCNT(SCNT)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.35NM Bearing: 108\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast along the north shore of the lake to the airport which is a few miles northwest of Puerto Natales<\/p>\n

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

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

Leg Distance: 50.7 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCNT(SCNT) to Ruta 9(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.4NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east after takeoff to meet Route 9 heading east past the mountain<\/p>\n

Ruta 9(POI72) to Ruta 9(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.7NM Bearing: 132\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road southeast<\/p>\n

Ruta 9(POI73) to SC2M(SC2M)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.6NM Bearing: 83\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the road as it turns east. After a long straight section before the small mountain of Morro Chico Natural Monument, there will be an airstrip on the north side of the road<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SC2M<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 62.71 Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SC2M(SC2M) to Ruta 9(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.34NM Bearing: 163\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road south<\/p>\n

Ruta 9(POI74) to Laguna Cabeza de Mar(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.34NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue along the road southeast where it will meet another highway at Laguna Cabeza de Mar<\/p>\n

Laguna Cabeza de Mar(POI75) to SCCI(SCCI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.03NM Bearing: 147\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the highway southeast past the oil terminal and wind farm at Cabo Negro, and to the airport a few miles south<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Leg Distance: 41.28 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCCI(SCCI) to Punta Arenas(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.19NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south over Punta Arenas, one of the largest cities in the world this far south<\/p>\n

Punta Arenas(POI76) to SCDW(SCDW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 30.09NM Bearing: 134\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass the city, turn southeast and cross the Strait of Magellan, which links the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. When you reach the tip of Dawson Island, the airport will be a few miles south<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Leg Distance: 50.16 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCDW(SCDW) to Canal Whiteside(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.25NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east across Whiteside Channel<\/p>\n

Canal Whiteside(POI77) to Y-851(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.92NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east across the flat plain to meet the road heading southeast<\/p>\n

Y-851(POI78) to SCFN(SCFN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.99NM Bearing: 109\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the road southeast past the small settlement of Munizaga, then after a few more miles Russfin Airport sitting just south of the road<\/p>\n

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Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Leg Distance: 48.73 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCFN(SCFN) to Canal Whiteside(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 32.15NM Bearing: 181\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south over the mountains to once again meet the Whiteside Channel<\/p>\n

Canal Whiteside(POI79) to SCAZ(SCAZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.58NM Bearing: 113\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east along the channel to Azopardo Airport, which is on the south side of the mountain running along the middle of the valley<\/p>\n

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Leg 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Leg Distance: 40.22 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

SCAZ(SCAZ) to Bahia Grande(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.33NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east along the valley to Lake Fagnano. When you reach the two bays leading to the south, turn south into the second bay<\/p>\n

Bahia Grande(POI80) to Rio Pipo(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.76NM Bearing: 179\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head south over land and get enough altitude to cross the smaller hills to reach the Pipo River valley<\/p>\n

Rio Pipo(POI81) to Rio Pipo(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.92NM Bearing: 208\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley southwest, then on its long turn around to the left<\/p>\n

Rio Pipo(POI82) to Rio Pipo(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.11NM Bearing: 158\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the valley&apos;s turn around to the southeast<\/p>\n

Rio Pipo(POI83) to Rio Pipo(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.79NM Bearing: 115\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the valley southeast<\/p>\n

Rio Pipo(POI84) to SAWH(SAWH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.31NM Bearing: 88\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the valley exit, turn to the east and head for the destination, Ushuaia International Airport<\/p>\n

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