Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mendoza to Salta. Right seats capture the more dramatic geography on both segments—the Andes foothills during climb-out are visible from both sides, but the landing approach into the Lerma Valley with the Serranías del Hornocal is a superior visual experience from the right. The flight path itself runs roughly north-south through the Andes piedmont, so right seats (west-facing on descent) have the advantage.

During takeoff from El Plumerillo (MDZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. MDZ typically departs runway 02/20 depending on wind. Northbound departures (runway 02) favor left seats for views of the Andes foothills immediately west and the Tunuyán River valley. Right seats face the flat eastern plains with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Andes eastern foothills, Tunuyán River valley, Cordillera del Plata (distant peaks), pre-Andean piedmont terrain.

When landing at Salta (SLA), sit on the Right side for the best views. SLA uses runway 09/27; northbound arrivals typically land runway 09 (eastbound). Right seats offer views of the Lerma Valley and the city of Salta nestled against the Serranías del Hornocal to the west. Left seats see only the flat eastern approach plain. Notable sights include: Lerma Valley floor, Serranías del Hornocal (western escarpment), Salta city and urban sprawl, Río Arenales.

The flight from El Plumerillo (MDZ) to Salta (SLA) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight passes over the Andes piedmont and pre-Andean basins. Notable features include the Tunuyán and Diamante river valleys (southern portion), the transition into the Calchaquí Valleys system (central portion), and the approach to the Lerma Basin (northern portion). The entire route follows the eastern flank of the Andes, with the main cordillera visible to the west throughout. Altitude typically 18,000–22,000 feet for cruise, allowing clear views of the mountain terrain and valley systems below.