Buenos Aires to San Martin Des Andes is 780 miles (1,255 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
While takeoff offers urban and estuary views from the left, the landing approach on the right provides the most dramatic and memorable scenery—the Andes mountains and Nahuel Huapi Lake are far more visually distinctive than the Buenos Aires pampas.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the flat pampas of Buenos Aires Province and La Pampa Province, then transitions into the foothills of the Andes as it approaches Neuquén Province. The Río Negro valley becomes visible in the final approach phase. No major mountain ranges or significant water bodies are prominently visible during the midpoint cruise phase—the landscape is predominantly low-altitude steppe and grassland.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from EZE
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires metropolitan area as the aircraft climbs westward. The right side faces inland toward flat pampas with minimal visual interest during initial climb.
Landing at CPC
RIGHTRight side provides excellent views of the Andes foothills and Nahuel Huapi Lake as the aircraft descends toward San Martín de los Andes. The left side faces away from the dramatic mountain scenery that defines this region.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Aviador C Campos (CPC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to San Martin Des Andes. While takeoff offers urban and estuary views from the left, the landing approach on the right provides the most dramatic and memorable scenery—the Andes mountains and Nahuel Huapi Lake are far more visually distinctive than the Buenos Aires pampas.
What can I see during takeoff from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini in Buenos Aires?
During takeoff from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires metropolitan area as the aircraft climbs westward. The right side faces inland toward flat pampas with minimal visual interest during initial climb. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (broad estuary to the east), Buenos Aires city grid and port facilities, Tigre Delta wetlands to the north.
What can I see when landing at Aviador C Campos in San Martin Des Andes?
When landing at Aviador C Campos (CPC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views of the Andes foothills and Nahuel Huapi Lake as the aircraft descends toward San Martín de los Andes. The left side faces away from the dramatic mountain scenery that defines this region. Notable sights include: Nahuel Huapi Lake (large glacial lake with distinctive shape), Andes mountain range (Cerro Campanario and surrounding peaks), San Martín de los Andes town nestled between lake and mountains.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to San Martin Des Andes?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Aviador C Campos (CPC) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 780 miles (1,255 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to San Martin Des Andes flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the flat pampas of Buenos Aires Province and La Pampa Province, then transitions into the foothills of the Andes as it approaches Neuquén Province. The Río Negro valley becomes visible in the final approach phase. No major mountain ranges or significant water bodies are prominently visible during the midpoint cruise phase—the landscape is predominantly low-altitude steppe and grassland.