Right-side seats capture the dramatic Río de la Plata departure and the progressive transition from the Pampas into the pre-Andean foothills. While left offers the final mountain approach, the right side provides more varied geography across the entire flight.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to San Julian is 615 miles (989 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight crosses the flat Pampas for most of the journey, with the landscape gradually becoming more undulating as it approaches the foothills of the Andes. The Río Desaguadero and its associated valleys become visible in the final 45 minutes of flight. The transition from humid subtropical Buenos Aires climate to the arid, high-altitude San Juan basin is marked by a visible decrease in vegetation density and a shift from green to brown and gray tones in the landscape.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from AEP
RIGHTAEP typically departs northbound (Runway 09/27 or 13/31). Right-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the city grid spreading inland, with better perspective on Buenos Aires' urban sprawl and the river's northern shore.
Landing at UAQ
LEFTApproaching UAQ from the east typically means descent on a westbound vector. Left-side seats face the Andes foothills and the San Juan valley, providing dramatic views of the mountain range's eastern escarpment and the approach into the high-altitude basin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to San Juan (UAQ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to San Julian. Right-side seats capture the dramatic Río de la Plata departure and the progressive transition from the Pampas into the pre-Andean foothills. While left offers the final mountain approach, the right side provides more varied geography across the entire flight.
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 northbound (Runway 09/27 or 13/31). Right-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the city grid spreading inland, with better perspective on Buenos Aires' urban sprawl and the river's northern shore. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (immediate west), Buenos Aires urban grid (south and inland), Tigre Delta waterways (north), Pampas grasslands (extending west).
What can I see when landing at San Juan in San Julian?
When landing at San Juan (UAQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching UAQ from the east typically means descent on a westbound vector. Left-side seats face the Andes foothills and the San Juan valley, providing dramatic views of the mountain range's eastern escarpment and the approach into the high-altitude basin. Notable sights include: Sierra de Pie de Palo (eastern foothills), San Juan valley floor, Río San Juan (visible as a thin line), Andes mountain range (western horizon).
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to San Julian?
The flight from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to San Juan (UAQ) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 615 miles (989 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to San Julian flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the flat Pampas for most of the journey, with the landscape gradually becoming more undulating as it approaches the foothills of the Andes. The Río Desaguadero and its associated valleys become visible in the final 45 minutes of flight. The transition from humid subtropical Buenos Aires climate to the arid, high-altitude San Juan basin is marked by a visible decrease in vegetation density and a shift from green to brown and gray tones in the landscape.