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AEP → CTC
Which side of the plane to sit from Jorge Newbery Airpark (Buenos Aires) to Catamarca Airport (Catamarca)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panoramic view of the Buenos Aires urban landscape during takeoff and provides a direct line of sight to the rugged Sierra de Córdoba and the dramatic Sierra de Ancasti upon arrival.
Buenos Aires Skyline
Immediate views of the Microcentro, the Obelisco, and the dense urban grid of the capital city after takeoff.
Humid Pampas
The vast, productive agricultural heartland of Argentina, characterized by perfectly square crop fields and rural estates.
Sierras de Córdoba
The ancient, rounded mountain peaks of central Argentina visible to the west as you cross the province of Córdoba.
Sierra de Ancasti
A dramatic mountain wall that marks the edge of the Catamarca valley, showing distinct tectonic uplift features.
San Fernando Valley
The final approach provides a sweeping view of the valley floor where the provincial capital is nestled.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh eastern sun. During takeoff from AEP, the left side usually captures the most iconic views of the 9 de Julio Avenue and the waterfront. Keep your camera ready as you approach Catamarca for the sudden transition from flat plains to high-altitude mountain ridges.
Paraná River Delta
The massive, labyrinthine network of islands and brown water channels where the Paraná River meets the Río de la Plata.
Rosario City
A clear view of Argentina's third-largest city and its prominent Monumento a la Bandera along the riverbanks.
Mar Chiquita
In the distance, the shimmering expanse of South America's largest saline lake, a major biodiversity hotspot.
Salinas de Ambargasta
Large white salt flats visible to the north as the plane enters the arid climate zone of the northwest.
Catamarca Orchards
Lush patches of olive groves and vineyards that contrast sharply with the surrounding desert-like terrain during descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour light reflecting off the Paraná Delta. It offers a better perspective of the salt flats to the north. Watch for the 'shadow' of the mountains during sunset, which creates beautiful depth across the valley floor as you land at CTC.
Distance: 960 km (597 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: AEP (-34.5592, -58.4156)
Arrival: CTC (-28.5956001282, -65.751701355)
Route Type: Domestic
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