The left side wins primarily due to the striking Andes and Aconcagua views during departure, complemented by a glimpse of the Rio de la Plata and Buenos Aires on arrival, while the cruise phase over the pampas is scenically flat on both sides.
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Flight Path
Santiago to Buenos Aires is 707 miles (1,138 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Flat Argentine pampas farmland with occasional rivers and small towns, transitioning from the Andean foothills to the lowlands surrounding Buenos Aires
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SCL
LEFTDeparting SCL southbound before turning east, the left side offers a dramatic view of the high Andes, including Aconcagua's snow-capped summit to the north, as the plane climbs toward the Argentine border. The right side mostly shows the Santiago valley and lower foothills with less relief.
Landing at EZE
LEFTOn approach into EZE from the west, the left side gives a wide view over the Rio de la Plata estuary and the edge of Buenos Aires's urban sprawl before the final turn onto the runway. The right side shows mostly flat pampas farmland with little visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Santiago to Buenos Aires. The left side wins primarily due to the striking Andes and Aconcagua views during departure, complemented by a glimpse of the Rio de la Plata and Buenos Aires on arrival, while the cruise phase over the pampas is scenically flat on both sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Arturo Merino Benitez International in Santiago?
During takeoff from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing SCL southbound before turning east, the left side offers a dramatic view of the high Andes, including Aconcagua's snow-capped summit to the north, as the plane climbs toward the Argentine border. The right side mostly shows the Santiago valley and lower foothills with less relief. Notable sights include: Aconcagua, Andes high peaks, Santiago valley, Maipo volcano foothills.
What can I see when landing at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini in Buenos Aires?
When landing at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into EZE from the west, the left side gives a wide view over the Rio de la Plata estuary and the edge of Buenos Aires's urban sprawl before the final turn onto the runway. The right side shows mostly flat pampas farmland with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Rio de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires suburbs, Ezeiza green belt.
How long is the flight from Santiago to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Arturo Merino Benitez International (SCL) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 707 miles (1,138 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Santiago to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
Flat Argentine pampas farmland with occasional rivers and small towns, transitioning from the Andean foothills to the lowlands surrounding Buenos Aires