While takeoff favors the right for coastal views, the landing approach over the Río de la Plata and Buenos Aires cityscape from the left is the more visually rewarding segment. The estuary, city skyline, and Tigre Delta islands provide more distinctive scenery than the flat pampas visible from the right during most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Bahia Blanca to Buenos Aires is 355 miles (571 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Flat Pampas grassland with scattered estancias (ranch buildings), Río Salado and tributary rivers visible as thin linear features, transition from coastal terrain near Bahía Blanca to the extensive Pampas plain, gradual approach to the Río de la Plata estuary system as the aircraft nears Buenos Aires
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BHI
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs northeast from Bahía Blanca. The left side faces inland toward flat pampas with minimal visual interest during initial climb.
Landing at AEP
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Río de la Plata, the city of Buenos Aires, and the approach path over the estuary. The right side faces the flat northern pampas with less distinctive scenery during descent into Aeroparque.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Comandante Espora (BHI) to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bahia Blanca to Buenos Aires. While takeoff favors the right for coastal views, the landing approach over the Río de la Plata and Buenos Aires cityscape from the left is the more visually rewarding segment. The estuary, city skyline, and Tigre Delta islands provide more distinctive scenery than the flat pampas visible from the right during most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Comandante Espora in Bahia Blanca?
During takeoff from Comandante Espora (BHI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs northeast from Bahía Blanca. The left side faces inland toward flat pampas with minimal visual interest during initial climb. Notable sights include: Bahía Blanca harbor and port facilities, Atlantic coastline to the east, Río de la Plata estuary (visible as aircraft climbs and turns), flat Pampas terrain extending inland.
What can I see when landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires?
When landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Río de la Plata, the city of Buenos Aires, and the approach path over the estuary. The right side faces the flat northern pampas with less distinctive scenery during descent into Aeroparque. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city skyline and urban sprawl, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery airport and surrounding neighborhoods, Tigre Delta islands (visible to the north during approach).
How long is the flight from Bahia Blanca to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Comandante Espora (BHI) to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 355 miles (571 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Bahia Blanca to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
Flat Pampas grassland with scattered estancias (ranch buildings), Río Salado and tributary rivers visible as thin linear features, transition from coastal terrain near Bahía Blanca to the extensive Pampas plain, gradual approach to the Río de la Plata estuary system as the aircraft nears Buenos Aires