The takeoff from Buenos Aires offers more dramatic and sustained visual interest with the Río de la Plata, delta wetlands, and pampas. While the Phoenix landing provides desert scenery, the 10+ hour flight path over the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Central America offers limited continuous window views due to ocean crossing and cloud cover typical of tropical latitudes.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Phoenix is 5,840 miles (9,399 km), a flight of about 11 hours.
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean (limited scenic value), passes over or near the Caribbean islands (Bahamas, Greater Antilles visible on clear days), crosses Central America (Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala highlands, and Honduras terrain visible during daylight hours), and enters North American airspace over Mexico before reaching Arizona. Most of the midpoint is open ocean with occasional cloud cover.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from AEP
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the Río de la Plata estuary and Buenos Aires urban sprawl during the northbound climb-out from Aeroparque's runway 13/31. The river's wide brown waters and the city's grid pattern are prominent in the first 10-15 minutes of flight.
Landing at PHX
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Phoenix metropolitan area, the Salt River valley, and the surrounding Sonoran Desert during the descent and approach to PHX. The city's sprawl and distinctive desert landscape are visible from 15,000 feet down to landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Phoenix. The takeoff from Buenos Aires offers more dramatic and sustained visual interest with the Río de la Plata, delta wetlands, and pampas. While the Phoenix landing provides desert scenery, the 10+ hour flight path over the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Central America offers limited continuous window views due to ocean crossing and cloud cover typical of tropical latitudes.
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. Right-side seats capture the Río de la Plata estuary and Buenos Aires urban sprawl during the northbound climb-out from Aeroparque's runway 13/31. The river's wide brown waters and the city's grid pattern are prominent in the first 10-15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (wide estuary to the east), Buenos Aires city grid and port facilities, Tigre Delta wetlands (north of the airport), Pampas grasslands extending westward.
What can I see when landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Phoenix?
When landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Phoenix metropolitan area, the Salt River valley, and the surrounding Sonoran Desert during the descent and approach to PHX. The city's sprawl and distinctive desert landscape are visible from 15,000 feet down to landing. Notable sights include: Phoenix city and suburbs (grid pattern visible), Salt River and its dry bed, Sonoran Desert with saguaro cacti regions, South Mountain Park and surrounding low desert ranges.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Phoenix?
The flight from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) takes about 11 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 5,840 miles (9,399 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Phoenix flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean (limited scenic value), passes over or near the Caribbean islands (Bahamas, Greater Antilles visible on clear days), crosses Central America (Yucatan Peninsula, Guatemala highlands, and Honduras terrain visible during daylight hours), and enters North American airspace over Mexico before reaching Arizona. Most of the midpoint is open ocean with occasional cloud cover.