About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Silvio Pettirossi International (ASU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Asuncion. Right seats capture the most visually distinctive features: the Paraná River's dramatic width and curves during approach, plus Asunción's urban concentration on the eastern bank. The takeoff view from the left is pleasant but less dramatic than the landing approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires?
During takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the city grid of Buenos Aires spreading inland. The aircraft departs northward from AEP, so left-side passengers see the wide brown waters of the estuary and the urban sprawl of the capital. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid, Tigre Delta waterways to the north, Paraná River confluence.
What can I see when landing at Silvio Pettirossi International in Asuncion?
When landing at Silvio Pettirossi International (ASU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide views of the Paraná River and the approach into Asunción. The aircraft descends from the south, and right-side passengers see the wide Paraná River valley and the city of Asunción positioned on the eastern bank. Notable sights include: Paraná River, Asunción city center, Chaco region to the west, Iguazú region forests to the northeast.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Asuncion?
The flight from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Silvio Pettirossi International (ASU) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Buenos Aires to Asuncion flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Mesopotamia region of Argentina (Entre Ríos province) with its characteristic rolling terrain and Paraná River tributaries, then enters Paraguay crossing the Paraná River proper. The landscape transitions from the agricultural plains of Argentina to the subtropical forests and wetlands of the Paraná basin. The Paraná River itself is the dominant geographic feature, visible for much of the flight as it winds northward.