About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Atlanta to Buenos Aires. Right side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Amazon basin and Andes approach the views are largely similar on both sides, but the right seat delivers the Atlanta skyline on departure and the Rio de la Plata and Buenos Aires on arrival, making it the clear overall choice.
What can I see during takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International in Atlanta?
During takeoff from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL), sit on the Right side for the best views. ATL's primary departure runways (8L/8R/9L/9R) head eastward, putting the Atlanta skyline and Stone Mountain to the right (south) side during the climb-out turn toward the south. As the aircraft banks left to head south, the right side gets a clear sweep of the city grid and the distinctive granite dome of Stone Mountain about 16 miles east of downtown. Notable sights include: Atlanta downtown skyline, Stone Mountain granite dome, Lake Allatoona to the northwest, Hartsfield-Jackson airport complex itself.
What can I see when landing at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini in Buenos Aires?
When landing at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE), sit on the Right side for the best views. EZE sits southwest of Buenos Aires, and aircraft typically approach from the north or northeast on runway 11/29 or 17/35. A right-side seat on approach from the north gives a clear view over the Rio de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires city grid spreading along its western bank, with the dense urban fabric of the city visible before touchdown. Notable sights include: Rio de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid and port district, Parana River delta wetlands to the north, Montevideo visible across the estuary on clear days.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Buenos Aires?
The flight from The William B Hartsfield Atlanta International (ATL) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Atlanta to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The route tracks south over the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, crosses the Colombian and Venezuelan coast, then traverses the Amazon basin with its vast river network and rainforest canopy visible on clear days. The route passes west of the central Brazilian plateau before crossing into the Argentine pampas. The Andes are not directly overflown on this routing but may be visible as a distant wall to the west over Bolivia and northern Argentina. The Pantanal wetlands of western Brazil may be visible as a vast flooded plain depending on the exact routing.