About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Duesseldorf to Buenos Aires. While takeoff favors the left (Rhine River views), the landing approach—which offers more dramatic geography with the Río de la Plata estuary and Buenos Aires sprawl—tips the overall advantage to right seats. The landing view is more visually distinctive than the departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Dusseldorf in Duesseldorf?
During takeoff from Dusseldorf (DUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. DUS typically departs northwestbound (Runway 05L/05R or 23L/23R depending on wind). Left seats face the Rhine River valley and the industrial Ruhr region during initial climb. Right seats see only inland terrain toward the east. Notable sights include: Rhine River (flowing north-south through the valley immediately below), Ruhr industrial zone (sprawling urban-industrial landscape to the southeast), North German Plain (flat terrain extending northward), Cologne metropolitan area (visible as urban cluster to the south along the Rhine).
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 southeast, typically landing on Runway 09 (eastbound). Right seats provide views of the Río de la Plata estuary, the southern Buenos Aires suburbs, and the final approach corridor over the flat pampas. Left seats face inland terrain with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (massive brown estuary, 35 miles wide at this point, visible as a broad water body), Buenos Aires southern suburbs (Avellaneda, Lanús—dense urban grid), Ezeiza town and surrounding pampas (flat agricultural landscape), Samborombón Bay (visible to the south as part of the estuary system).
How long is the flight from Duesseldorf to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes Approximately 13 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Duesseldorf to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 9 hours. Notable geographic features along the route include: the Bay of Biscay (if departing northwestbound initially), the Iberian Peninsula and North African coast (visible during early climb if routing permits), the mid-Atlantic (open ocean with occasional weather systems), the Brazilian coast near Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo (depending on exact routing), and the South American interior approaching Buenos Aires. The flight typically cruises at 35,000-43,000 feet, making ground features appear small; the most distinctive views occur during climb-out from DUS and descent into EZE.