While takeoff favors the right for Buenos Aires views, the landing approach—which occupies the final 20-30 minutes and offers the most dramatic low-altitude scenery—strongly favors the left. The Río de la Plata crossing and approach to the Uruguayan coast are the flight's visual highlight.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Montevideo is 137 miles (221 km), a flight of about 55 minutes.
The Río de la Plata dominates the entire flight path. At cruise altitude (around 15,000 feet), the river's width and muddy coloration are striking. The flight crosses the river's widest section, roughly 35 miles across. No significant mountain ranges are visible; the terrain on both sides is flat pampas. The Tigre Delta (north of Buenos Aires) and the Paraná River delta system remain visible to the north for the first 15-20 minutes of flight. As you approach Montevideo, the Uruguayan coastline becomes increasingly defined, with Punta Gorda and the Atlantic coast appearing on the right (east) side of the aircraft.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from AEP
RIGHTAEP typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata's western shore, the city grid of Buenos Aires receding southward, and the river's brown water contrasting against the land. Left seats face inland toward the flat pampas with minimal visual interest.
Landing at MVD
LEFTApproaching MVD from the southwest (typical arrival routing), left-side seats face the Río de la Plata and the Uruguayan coastline. You'll see the river's wide expanse, the approach to Carrasco, and the Atlantic coast. Right seats face inland toward flat terrain with less distinctive features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Carrasco International (MVD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Montevideo. While takeoff favors the right for Buenos Aires views, the landing approach—which occupies the final 20-30 minutes and offers the most dramatic low-altitude scenery—strongly favors the left. The Río de la Plata crossing and approach to the Uruguayan coast are the flight's visual highlight.
What can I see during takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires?
During takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Right side for the best views. AEP typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata's western shore, the city grid of Buenos Aires receding southward, and the river's brown water contrasting against the land. Left seats face inland toward the flat pampas with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (immediate foreground), Buenos Aires urban grid (south and southwest), Costanera Sur district (southeast), Tigre Delta waterways (north, visible as branching channels).
What can I see when landing at Carrasco International in Montevideo?
When landing at Carrasco International (MVD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching MVD from the southwest (typical arrival routing), left-side seats face the Río de la Plata and the Uruguayan coastline. You'll see the river's wide expanse, the approach to Carrasco, and the Atlantic coast. Right seats face inland toward flat terrain with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (foreground and middle distance), Carrasco district and airport runways (lower frame), Punta Gorda headland (southeast), Atlantic Ocean horizon (east).
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Montevideo?
The flight from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Carrasco International (MVD) takes about 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 137 miles (221 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Montevideo flight path pass over?
The Río de la Plata dominates the entire flight path. At cruise altitude (around 15,000 feet), the river's width and muddy coloration are striking. The flight crosses the river's widest section, roughly 35 miles across. No significant mountain ranges are visible; the terrain on both sides is flat pampas. The Tigre Delta (north of Buenos Aires) and the Paraná River delta system remain visible to the north for the first 15-20 minutes of flight. As you approach Montevideo, the Uruguayan coastline becomes increasingly defined, with Punta Gorda and the Atlantic coast appearing on the right (east) side of the aircraft.