Right-side seats capture the departure over the Río de la Plata and pampas, while the landing approach over the Río Paraguay is visible from both sides. The takeoff view is more distinctive and geographically significant for this route.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Asuncion is 665 miles (1,070 km), a flight of about 2 hours.
The flight path crosses the flat Mesopotamia region of Argentina (between the Paraná and Uruguay rivers), then enters Paraguay's subtropical landscape. The Paraná River may be visible to the east during cruise, marking the Argentina-Paraguay border. The terrain remains flat throughout with increasing vegetation density northward. No significant mountain ranges are visible on this route.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EZE
RIGHTEZE typically departs runway 09 (westbound) or 27 (eastbound). Right-side seats on westbound departures offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the flat pampas extending northwest toward Asunción. The river's brown water and agricultural grid pattern are distinctive from altitude.
Landing at ASU
LEFTApproaching ASU typically uses runway 02 (northbound) or 20 (southbound). Left-side seats on northbound approaches offer views of the Río Paraguay and the city of Asunción nestled on its eastern bank. The river's distinctive oxbow bends and forested banks are clearly visible during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Silvio Pettirossi International (ASU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Asuncion. Right-side seats capture the departure over the Río de la Plata and pampas, while the landing approach over the Río Paraguay is visible from both sides. The takeoff view is more distinctive and geographically significant for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini in Buenos Aires?
During takeoff from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE), sit on the Right side for the best views. EZE typically departs runway 09 (westbound) or 27 (eastbound). Right-side seats on westbound departures offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the flat pampas extending northwest toward Asunción. The river's brown water and agricultural grid pattern are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (immediate south and west), Buenos Aires urban sprawl (south and southeast), flat agricultural pampas (north and west), Tigre Delta distributaries (north).
What can I see when landing at Silvio Pettirossi International in Asuncion?
When landing at Silvio Pettirossi International (ASU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching ASU typically uses runway 02 (northbound) or 20 (southbound). Left-side seats on northbound approaches offer views of the Río Paraguay and the city of Asunción nestled on its eastern bank. The river's distinctive oxbow bends and forested banks are clearly visible during descent. Notable sights include: Río Paraguay (dominant feature, west and center), Asunción city center (east bank), Chaco region scrubland (west bank), Iguazú region vegetation transition (north).
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Asuncion?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Silvio Pettirossi International (ASU) takes about 2 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 665 miles (1,070 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Asuncion flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the flat Mesopotamia region of Argentina (between the Paraná and Uruguay rivers), then enters Paraguay's subtropical landscape. The Paraná River may be visible to the east during cruise, marking the Argentina-Paraguay border. The terrain remains flat throughout with increasing vegetation density northward. No significant mountain ranges are visible on this route.