About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas (USH) to Almirante Zar (REL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ushuaia to Trelew. Takeoff from Ushuaia offers the most dramatic and distinctive scenery—the Beagle Channel and Martial Mountains are visually striking and unique. The landing approach is flatter and less visually compelling, making the westbound departure the superior choice for window-seat geography.
What can I see during takeoff from Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas in Ushuaia?
During takeoff from Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas (USH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ushuaia typically departs runway 02 (northbound). Left seats face west across the Beagle Channel and toward the Martial Mountains, offering dramatic close-range views of the cordillera and the channel's southern coastline. Notable sights include: Beagle Channel (immediate foreground), Martial Mountains (Darwin Range to the west), Isla Navarino and Chilean territory across the channel, Ushuaia city sprawl below.
What can I see when landing at Almirante Zar in Trelew?
When landing at Almirante Zar (REL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approach to Trelew typically uses runway 09 or 27 depending on wind. Right seats on a northbound descent offer views of the Punta Tombo penguin colony area and the Atlantic coastline south of Trelew, plus the Chubut River valley as you descend toward the airport. Notable sights include: Punta Tombo headland and coastal cliffs (south of airport), Chubut River estuary and valley (west/inland), Atlantic Ocean coastline, Trelew city and surrounding Patagonian steppe.
How long is the flight from Ushuaia to Trelew?
The flight from Ushuaia Malvinas Argentinas (USH) to Almirante Zar (REL) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Ushuaia to Trelew flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses northwestward across Tierra del Fuego's interior plateau (sparse, low vegetation and exposed peat), then over the Strait of Magellan region. You'll pass east of the Andes foothills and over increasingly open Patagonian steppe. The San Julián area and coastal cliffs near Santa Cruz province may be visible on the right (east) side during the latter portion of cruise, depending on exact routing. No major mountain ranges are directly on the flight path, but the Andes remain visible as a distant western horizon feature for much of the journey.