The right side captures the dramatic Andes foothills during departure and maintains good visibility of the terrain corridor as the flight descends toward Buenos Aires. While the left side has advantages on approach, the takeoff scenery from the right is more visually distinctive and memorable.
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Flight Path
Salta to Buenos Aires is 804 miles (1,294 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the transition zone between the Andes foothills and the flat Pampas plain. Notable features include the Rio Juramento valley, the Sierra de Medinas (low mountains visible to the east around 1.5 hours into flight), and the extensive agricultural plains of central Argentina with scattered towns and the Rio Paraná system becoming visible as the aircraft approaches Buenos Aires province.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from SLA
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Andes foothills and the Lerma Valley as the aircraft climbs southeastward from Salta. The terrain rises dramatically to the west, making the right side the optimal vantage for the mountainous backdrop during departure.
Landing at EZE
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of the Río de la Plata estuary, the Buenos Aires waterfront, and the approach path over the city's western districts. As the aircraft descends toward Ezeiza from the northwest, the left side captures the river, urban sprawl, and the final approach corridor.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Salta (SLA) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Salta to Buenos Aires. The right side captures the dramatic Andes foothills during departure and maintains good visibility of the terrain corridor as the flight descends toward Buenos Aires. While the left side has advantages on approach, the takeoff scenery from the right is more visually distinctive and memorable.
What can I see during takeoff from Salta in Salta?
During takeoff from Salta (SLA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Andes foothills and the Lerma Valley as the aircraft climbs southeastward from Salta. The terrain rises dramatically to the west, making the right side the optimal vantage for the mountainous backdrop during departure. Notable sights include: Andes foothills (western escarpment), Lerma Valley floor, Salta city grid, Rio Arenales.
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. Left-side seats provide views of the Río de la Plata estuary, the Buenos Aires waterfront, and the approach path over the city's western districts. As the aircraft descends toward Ezeiza from the northwest, the left side captures the river, urban sprawl, and the final approach corridor. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary (wide brown water), Buenos Aires urban grid, Paraná River delta (northern horizon), Ezeiza airport approach zone.
How long is the flight from Salta to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Salta (SLA) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 804 miles (1,294 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Salta to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the transition zone between the Andes foothills and the flat Pampas plain. Notable features include the Rio Juramento valley, the Sierra de Medinas (low mountains visible to the east around 1.5 hours into flight), and the extensive agricultural plains of central Argentina with scattered towns and the Rio Paraná system becoming visible as the aircraft approaches Buenos Aires province.