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CRD โ REL
Which side of the plane to sit from General E. Mosconi Airport (Comodoro Rivadavia) to Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (Trelew)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a stunning perspective of the San Jorge Gulf and the dramatic Atlantic coastline, featuring cliffs, marine reserves, and the approach to the Chubut River valley.
San Jorge Gulf
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean immediately following departure from Comodoro.
Punta Tombo Coastline
Fly over the rugged shores near the world-famous Magellanic penguin colony.
Cabo Dos Bahรญas
A prominent rocky cape offering a mix of turquoise waters and volcanic rock formations.
Chubut River Valley
A striking contrast of lush green irrigated farmland as the plane aligns for the Trelew approach.
Golfo Nuevo View
On clear days, the southern edge of the Valdes Peninsula and the mouth of the gulf are visible.
Sit on the right for the best coastal scenery. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the cliffs and the ocean. During the whale season (June-December), keep a close eye on the water near the coastline for splashes. As you descend into Trelew, watch how the desert abruptly turns into the green 'Valle Inferior' of the Chubut River.
Patagonian Meseta
Infinite views of the high arid plateaus and the classic wind-swept steppe landscape.
Oil Fields
Extensive networks of roads and pumpjacks around Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina's oil capital.
Caรฑadones
Deep, dry erosion canyons cutting through the sedimentary layers of the Patagonian shelf.
Estancias
Remote sheep farming estates visible as isolated green dots amidst the vast brown landscape.
The left side is best for seeing the industrial heart of Patagonia's oil industry. In the late afternoon, the low sun creates dramatic shadows across the canyons and plateaus, highlighting the rugged terrain. Keep an eye out for salt pans that appear as bright white patches in the distance.
Distance: 335 km (208 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: CRD (-45.7853, -67.4655)
Arrival: REL (-43.2105, -65.2703)
Route Type: Domestic
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