The takeoff view from Copenhagen's left side is more visually distinctive than the landing approach. While the Río de la Plata landing is dramatic, the Øresund Strait and Scandinavian geography during departure offer clearer landmark definition and better photographic contrast.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean with minimal visible landmarks. Notable waypoints include: the North African coast (Morocco/Western Sahara) visible during the first 4-5 hours if flying the southern routing; the mid-Atlantic offers only open ocean; the South American continent appears after 10+ hours as the Brazilian coast (if routed north) or directly over the Argentine pampas (if routed south). Most of the flight occurs over featureless ocean at cruise altitude where few geographic features are visible beyond cloud patterns and occasional ship wakes.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CPH
LEFTCPH typically departs runway 04L/R or 22L/R depending on wind. Left seats offer views of the Øresund Strait and Swedish coastline during northbound climbs, or the Danish archipelago and inland lakes during southbound departures. Right seats face inland toward Jutland's flat terrain.
Landing at EZE
RIGHTEZE approaches from the east over the Río de la Plata estuary. Right-side seats provide unobstructed views of the massive brown-water estuary, the Buenos Aires waterfront, and the approach path over the water. Left seats face inland toward the flat pampas with minimal visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kastrup (CPH) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Copenhagen to Buenos Aires. The takeoff view from Copenhagen's left side is more visually distinctive than the landing approach. While the Río de la Plata landing is dramatic, the Øresund Strait and Scandinavian geography during departure offer clearer landmark definition and better photographic contrast.
What can I see during takeoff from Kastrup in Copenhagen?
During takeoff from Kastrup (CPH), sit on the Left side for the best views. CPH typically departs runway 04L/R or 22L/R depending on wind. Left seats offer views of the Øresund Strait and Swedish coastline during northbound climbs, or the Danish archipelago and inland lakes during southbound departures. Right seats face inland toward Jutland's flat terrain. Notable sights include: Øresund Strait (water body separating Denmark and Sweden), Malmö visible across the strait on Swedish side, Copenhagen's harbor and city grid, Amager Island's flat terrain.
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 approaches from the east over the Río de la Plata estuary. Right-side seats provide unobstructed views of the massive brown-water estuary, the Buenos Aires waterfront, and the approach path over the water. Left seats face inland toward the flat pampas with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary (massive muddy-brown water body), Buenos Aires city skyline and port facilities, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (smaller airport visible on approach), the flat Argentine pampas extending inland.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Kastrup (CPH) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes Approximately 11.5 to 12.5 hours.
What does the Copenhagen to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean with minimal visible landmarks. Notable waypoints include: the North African coast (Morocco/Western Sahara) visible during the first 4-5 hours if flying the southern routing; the mid-Atlantic offers only open ocean; the South American continent appears after 10+ hours as the Brazilian coast (if routed north) or directly over the Argentine pampas (if routed south). Most of the flight occurs over featureless ocean at cruise altitude where few geographic features are visible beyond cloud patterns and occasional ship wakes.