Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to El Calafate. While takeoff offers river views on the right, the landing descent provides far more dramatic and sustained scenery. The left side during approach captures the Andes peaks, Lago Argentino, and Patagonian landscape—the visual highlight of this 3-hour flight. Left seats win overall for the superior final hour of views.

During takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires waterfront as the aircraft climbs southwestward from Aeroparque. The river's wide expanse and the city's coastal districts are prominent during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires waterfront and Puerto Madero district, Tigre Delta to the north (visible as a braided river system), suburban sprawl extending westward.

When landing at El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into El Calafate, particularly of the Andes foothills and the approach over Patagonian steppe. The aircraft descends from the northeast, making the left side ideal for viewing the mountain terrain and glaciated peaks. Notable sights include: Southern Andes peaks (including Mount San Valentín region), Lago Argentino's turquoise waters, Patagonian steppe grasslands, glacial valleys and ridgelines.

The flight from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) takes Approximately 3 hours.

The flight path crosses the Pampas region (flat, agricultural grasslands with occasional towns), then transitions into the rolling hills and valleys of the Patagonian steppe. Around the midpoint, the landscape becomes increasingly arid and sparse. The Río Negro and its valley may be visible to the west during cruise. As the aircraft approaches El Calafate, the southern Andes become progressively more prominent on the left, with glaciated peaks and deep valleys becoming visible 30-40 minutes before landing.