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RSA → AFA
Which side of the plane to sit from Santa Rosa Airport (Santa Rosa) to Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (San Rafael)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic transition from the flat Pampas to the rugged pre-Andean foothills and the unique geological formations of the Sierra Pintada.
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Pampa Seca Transition
Observe the shift from the fertile humid pampas to the arid, golden shrublands of the dry pampas as you head west.
Salina de Malvinas
Look for the white glisten of salt flats and ephemeral lagoons scattered across the southern Mendoza border.
Sierra Pintada
Dramatic views of the 'Painted Sierra' foothills characterized by reddish and ochre rock formations during the descent.
Atuel River Basin
The winding path of the Atuel River carving through the desert landscape, creating a distinct line of green vegetation.
Fly in the late afternoon to see the Sierra Pintada glow in deep reds and oranges. The left side also avoids direct solar glare when traveling westward in the morning. Keep your camera ready for the final 15 minutes of flight when the elevation drops and the terrain becomes more vertical and rugged.
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Vast Steppe Landscapes
Expansive views of the high desert plateau that defines the central-western Argentinian interior.
San Rafael Oasis
The sudden appearance of lush green vineyard grids contrasting sharply against the surrounding brown desert.
San Rafael Cityscape
A clear view of the city layout and its characteristic tree-lined streets during the final approach to AFA.
Route 143
The long, straight stretch of the national highway cutting through the wilderness like a needle.
The right side is ideal for seeing the geometric precision of the irrigation-fed agriculture that makes the region famous for wine. If the flight path approaches from the north, you might catch a glimpse of the distant high Andes peaks on the horizon, though they are quite far from this specific route.
Book Hotels in San RafaelDistance: 434 km (270 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: RSA (-36.588299, -64.27570300000001)
Arrival: AFA (-34.588299, -68.4039)
Route Type: Domestic
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