Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Santiago. The landing approach into Santiago de Compostela provides significantly more dramatic scenery than the Buenos Aires departure. The Galician rias, Atlantic coastline, and granite headlands offer genuine terrain variety and visual interest. While the Buenos Aires takeoff shows urban and estuarine features, the cruise segment over the Atlantic (approximately 10 hours) is featureless ocean on both sides, and the right side's approach compensates with strong scenic value. Right side scores 3.5 for the landing approach and coastal features; left side scores 2.5 for takeoff urban scenery offset by monotonous ocean crossing.

During takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Buenos Aires departure offers urban harbor scenery and the Río de la Plata estuary, with the city skyline visible during climb-out from Aeroparque's riverside location. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires urban grid and port facilities, Paraná River delta to the north.

When landing at Santiago (SCQ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Santiago de Compostela's approach crosses the dramatic Galician coastline with its rias (coastal inlets), granite headlands, and the Atlantic coast. The descent offers views of the Iberian Peninsula's northwestern terrain and the city's medieval urban core. Notable sights include: Galician rias (coastal inlets), Atlantic coastline with granite cliffs, Miño River valley, Santiago de Compostela's historic city center.

The flight from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Santiago (SCQ) takes 10h 15m.

Open Atlantic Ocean for approximately 9 hours; no significant landmarks visible during cruise phase. The flight path crosses the Atlantic at roughly 40-45°N latitude, passing south of the Azores (not visible at typical cruise altitude and distance). Departure from Buenos Aires crosses the Río de la Plata and Argentine pampas. Approach to Santiago de Compostela crosses the Galician coast with its characteristic rias and granite geology.