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EZE → FTE
Which side of the plane to sit from Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Buenos Aires) to El Calafate Airport (El Calafate)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Andes Mountains, the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, and the vibrant turquoise waters of Lake Argentino during the descent.
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Buenos Aires Skyline
Panoramic views of the city and the massive Rio de la Plata estuary shortly after takeoff.
The Andes Range
The snow-capped backbone of South America stretching along the western horizon.
Southern Patagonian Ice Field
A massive expanse of white ice and glaciers visible as the flight enters the El Chalten region.
Monte Fitz Roy
On clear days, the iconic jagged granite spires are visible in the distance to the north-west.
Lago Argentino
Stunning milky-turquoise waters as the plane descends into the El Calafate valley.
The right side is the 'scenic side' for this route. Aim for seats in front of or well behind the wing for the best mountain photos. During late afternoon flights, the sun sets behind the Andes, creating dramatic silhouettes and golden lighting on the glaciers.
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The Argentine Pampas
Vast agricultural plains and geometric patterns of the fertile central region.
Atlantic Coastline
Distant views of the rugged San Jorge Gulf and the deep blue South Atlantic.
El Calafate Town
Aerial view of the town layout and local topography during the final landing circuit.
Patagonian Steppe
The arid, wind-swept plateaus that define the landscape of Santa Cruz province.
The left side is ideal for morning flights if you want to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It provides a better sense of the sheer isolation and scale of the Patagonian desert plateau before turning west for the final approach.
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Get eSIMs for ArgentinaDistance: 2,038 km (1,266 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 43 min
Departure: EZE (-34.8222, -58.5358)
Arrival: FTE (-50.2803, -72.053101)
Route Type: Domestic
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