While the takeoff offers coastal drama, the landing provides more sustained and visually distinctive scenery—the Río de la Plata estuary and Buenos Aires cityscape are more impressive than the midpoint Atlantic crossing. Right side captures both the approach geography and the destination's defining features.
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Flight Path
Santiago to Buenos Aires is 6,212 miles (9,997 km), a flight of about 11 hours 15 minutes.
The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 5,500 nautical miles. Notable waypoints include the Azores archipelago (visible if routed south of direct track), the Mid-Atlantic Ridge region (underwater, not visible), and the South American continental shelf approaching the Argentine coast. The Paraná River delta becomes visible approximately 200 miles northeast of Buenos Aires during descent.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from SCQ
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Atlantic coastline and the Galician rias (coastal inlets) immediately west of Santiago. Right side faces inland toward the Meseta plateau with less dramatic relief.
Landing at AEP
RIGHTRight side provides views of the Río de la Plata estuary, the city of Buenos Aires spreading across the western shore, and the distinctive urban grid as the aircraft descends toward Aeroparque. Left side faces across open water toward Uruguay.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Santiago (SCQ) to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Santiago to Buenos Aires. While the takeoff offers coastal drama, the landing provides more sustained and visually distinctive scenery—the Río de la Plata estuary and Buenos Aires cityscape are more impressive than the midpoint Atlantic crossing. Right side captures both the approach geography and the destination's defining features.
What can I see during takeoff from Santiago in Santiago?
During takeoff from Santiago (SCQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Atlantic coastline and the Galician rias (coastal inlets) immediately west of Santiago. Right side faces inland toward the Meseta plateau with less dramatic relief. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean coastline, Galician rias (Ría de Arousa, Ría de Pontevedra), Serra da Maía hills to the southwest.
What can I see when landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires?
When landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Río de la Plata estuary, the city of Buenos Aires spreading across the western shore, and the distinctive urban grid as the aircraft descends toward Aeroparque. Left side faces across open water toward Uruguay. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires urban sprawl and street grid, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery airfield on the riverbank, Paraná River delta to the north.
How long is the flight from Santiago to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Santiago (SCQ) to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) takes about 11 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,212 miles (9,997 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Santiago to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 5,500 nautical miles. Notable waypoints include the Azores archipelago (visible if routed south of direct track), the Mid-Atlantic Ridge region (underwater, not visible), and the South American continental shelf approaching the Argentine coast. The Paraná River delta becomes visible approximately 200 miles northeast of Buenos Aires during descent.