While takeoff favors left seats for estuary views, the landing approach over Waitemata Harbour and Rangitoto Island on the right side is more visually dramatic and distinctive. Right seats capture the iconic Auckland geography that makes this arrival memorable.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Auckland is 6,426 miles (10,342 km), a flight of about 12 hours 25 minutes.
The flight path crosses the South Pacific over open ocean with no significant landmarks visible for approximately 14 hours. Passengers may observe the Tasman Sea during the initial westbound climb from Buenos Aires, and the approach to New Zealand brings views of the North Island's northern coastline, including the Bay of Islands and Cape Brett before descending toward Auckland.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AEP
LEFTLeft seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires waterfront as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Aeroparque. Right seats face inland toward the city grid with less distinctive scenery.
Landing at AKL
RIGHTRight seats provide views of the Waitemata Harbour, Rangitoto Island, and the Auckland isthmus during the descent and approach to runway 03L/03R. Left seats face the Tasman Sea with minimal landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Auckland International (AKL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Auckland. While takeoff favors left seats for estuary views, the landing approach over Waitemata Harbour and Rangitoto Island on the right side is more visually dramatic and distinctive. Right seats capture the iconic Auckland geography that makes this arrival memorable.
What can I see during takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires?
During takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires waterfront as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Aeroparque. Right seats face inland toward the city grid with less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (wide brown estuary), Buenos Aires waterfront and Puerto Madero district, Tigre Delta to the north.
What can I see when landing at Auckland International in Auckland?
When landing at Auckland International (AKL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide views of the Waitemata Harbour, Rangitoto Island, and the Auckland isthmus during the descent and approach to runway 03L/03R. Left seats face the Tasman Sea with minimal landmarks. Notable sights include: Waitemata Harbour (deep blue water), Rangitoto Island (distinctive volcanic cone), Auckland city skyline and isthmus, Devonport peninsula.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Auckland?
The flight from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Auckland International (AKL) takes about 12 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,426 miles (10,342 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Auckland flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the South Pacific over open ocean with no significant landmarks visible for approximately 14 hours. Passengers may observe the Tasman Sea during the initial westbound climb from Buenos Aires, and the approach to New Zealand brings views of the North Island's northern coastline, including the Bay of Islands and Cape Brett before descending toward Auckland.