Buenos Aires to London flight pathAEPLHR

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Flight time13h 30m
Distance6,901
Heading032° → 045°
Best side
RightMostly right

The right side wins overall. The takeoff view over the Río de la Plata is genuinely spectacular and unique, and while the London approach slightly favors the left, the right side still gets reasonable Thames views on many approach tracks. The Buenos Aires departure is the more memorable visual event of the two.

Takeoff · AEPRIGHTRío de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid and port, Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve
Landing · LHRLEFTRiver Thames snaking through London, City of London skyline, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park to the southwest

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The route tracks northeast across the South Atlantic, passing well east of Recife and the Brazilian bulge, then crosses the equatorial Atlantic. Mid-ocean there is nothing but open water for roughly 8 hours. The flight then passes west of the Canary Islands and over the Iberian Peninsula — the Meseta Central plateau of Spain and the Pyrenees may be visible depending on routing — before crossing the Bay of Biscay and southern England.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Buenos Aires (right side) — Río de la Plata estuary (vast brown water), Buenos Aires city grid and port (Puerto Madero), Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve (green strip along the riverbank), La Boca neighborhood colorful rooftops

Takeoff from AEP

RIGHT

AEP's runway 13/31 is the primary runway. Departing northeast on runway 13, a right-side seat gives you the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires city grid spreading inland. Departing on runway 31 heading northwest, the right side still captures the dense urban core of Buenos Aires and the port area.

Río de la Plata estuaryBuenos Aires city grid and portCostanera Sur Ecological ReserveLa Boca neighborhood colorful rooftops
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (left side) — River Thames snaking through London, City of London skyline (Canary Wharf towers visible to the east), Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park to the southwest, M25 motorway ring visible as a grey arc

Landing at LHR

LEFT

Heathrow's primary landing runways (09L/09R) have aircraft approaching from the west. On a westerly approach, the left side faces south and captures central London — the Thames, the City, and landmarks along the river. The right side faces north toward suburban Middlesex with little of interest.

River Thames snaking through LondonCity of London skylineWindsor Castle and Windsor Great Park to the southwestM25 motorway ring visible as a grey arc

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Heathrow (LHR)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to London. The right side wins overall. The takeoff view over the Río de la Plata is genuinely spectacular and unique, and while the London approach slightly favors the left, the right side still gets reasonable Thames views on many approach tracks. The Buenos Aires departure is the more memorable visual event of the two.

What can I see during takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires?

During takeoff from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Right side for the best views. AEP's runway 13/31 is the primary runway. Departing northeast on runway 13, a right-side seat gives you the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires city grid spreading inland. Departing on runway 31 heading northwest, the right side still captures the dense urban core of Buenos Aires and the port area. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary (vast brown water), Buenos Aires city grid and port (Puerto Madero), Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve (green strip along the riverbank), La Boca neighborhood colorful rooftops.

What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?

When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow's primary landing runways (09L/09R) have aircraft approaching from the west. On a westerly approach, the left side faces south and captures central London — the Thames, the City, and landmarks along the river. The right side faces north toward suburban Middlesex with little of interest. Notable sights include: River Thames snaking through London, City of London skyline (Canary Wharf towers visible to the east), Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park to the southwest, M25 motorway ring visible as a grey arc.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to London?

The flight from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours.

What does the Buenos Aires to London flight path pass over?

The route tracks northeast across the South Atlantic, passing well east of Recife and the Brazilian bulge, then crosses the equatorial Atlantic. Mid-ocean there is nothing but open water for roughly 8 hours. The flight then passes west of the Canary Islands and over the Iberian Peninsula — the Meseta Central plateau of Spain and the Pyrenees may be visible depending on routing — before crossing the Bay of Biscay and southern England.