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RGL → CRD
Which side of the plane to sit from Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport (Rio Gallegos) to General E. Mosconi Airport (Comodoro Rivadavia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Patagonian coastline where the desert plateaus drop sharply into the Atlantic Ocean, including the stunning Monte León and Golfo San Jorge.
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Argentine Sea Cliffs
Dramatic vertical cliffs and 'acantilados' that separate the Patagonian steppe from the deep blue Atlantic.
Monte León National Park
A stunning coastal protected area known for its high biodiversity and unique rock formations resembling a reclining lion.
Puerto San Julián
The historic bay where Magellan wintered, visible as a deep turquoise indentation in the coastline.
Ría Deseado Estuary
A spectacular sunken river valley where the ocean floods inland between high volcanic rock walls.
Golfo San Jorge
The massive semicircular bay that signals the approach to Comodoro Rivadavia, often dotted with oil rigs.
The right side is significantly more scenic for this coastal hop. Morning flights are ideal as the sun rises over the Atlantic, illuminating the cliff faces. Try to secure a seat behind the wing to capture the contrast between the turquoise coastal waters and the brown desert earth. During spring, you might even spot whale migration patterns in the Golfo San Jorge.
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Patagonian Meseta
Vast, high-altitude plateaus that define the rugged interior of the Santa Cruz province.
Laguna del Carbón
A view toward the Endorheic basin which contains the lowest point in the Americas and Southern Hemisphere.
Steppe Wind Patterns
Unique vegetation streaks and erosion patterns visible across the arid landscape caused by relentless westerly winds.
Sit on the left if you prefer the minimalist beauty of the desert. Mid-day flights provide the best clarity for seeing the subtle color shifts in the salt flats and depressions. Keep an eye out for small, isolated 'estancias' (ranches) that appear as tiny dots in the vast wilderness.
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Get eSIMs for ArgentinaDistance: 662 km (411 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: RGL (-51.6089, -69.3126)
Arrival: CRD (-45.7853, -67.4655)
Route Type: Domestic
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