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BRC → MDZ
Which side of the plane to sit from San Carlos De Bariloche Airport (San Carlos De Bariloche) to El Plumerillo Airport (Mendoza)?
Left Side of the Plane
Flying north from Bariloche to Mendoza, the left side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the continuous chain of the Andes, including numerous snow-capped volcanoes and the highest peaks in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Nahuel Huapi Lake
Immediately after takeoff, witness the deep blue glacial waters and the jagged peaks surrounding Bariloche.
Lanín Volcano
A perfectly symmetrical, snow-covered cone on the border with Chile, standing significantly taller than surrounding peaks.
Copahue Volcano
An active volcano known for its frequent steam vents and crater lake, visible as you traverse the Neuquén province.
Domuyo Volcano
Known as the 'Roof of Patagonia,' this massive peak is the highest point in the southern Andes.
Laguna del Diamante
A stunning high-altitude lake reflecting the Maipo Volcano, shaped like a diamond from the air.
Mount Aconcagua
As you approach Mendoza, the highest peak in the Americas is often visible to the northwest, towering at nearly 7,000 meters.
Sit on the left (A/B seats) for the entire flight. Morning flights are ideal as the sun rises in the east, perfectly illuminating the eastern faces of the Andes. If flying in winter, the entire range will be heavily blanketed in white; in summer, look for the turquoise glacial lakes nestled in the valleys. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the final approach near Aconcagua.
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Patagonian Steppe
The vast, arid transition zone where the mountains meet the sprawling plains of central Argentina.
Limay River
The winding river that drains Lake Nahuel Huapi, cutting through interesting basaltic rock formations.
El Chocón Reservoir
A massive artificial lake on the Limay River, recognizable by its deep blue color against the red desert soil.
Mendoza Wine Valleys
During the descent, the grid-like patterns of the Luján de Cuyo and Maipú vineyards become visible.
While less dramatic than the mountains, the right side offers great views of the desert's changing colors. It is the better side if you want to avoid direct afternoon sun glare when flying north. During the final descent into MDZ, you will see the green oasis of the city's irrigated farmlands and vineyards contrasting with the surrounding scrubland.
Book Hotels in MendozaDistance: 949 km (590 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: BRC (-41.151199, -71.157501)
Arrival: MDZ (-32.831699371300004, -68.7929000854)
Route Type: Domestic
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