Buenos Aires to Abu Dhabi flight pathEZEAUH

Sit on the right side of the plane

Reverse

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Flight time14h 30m
Distance8,432
Heading081° → 063°
Best side
RightMostly right

While takeoff favors the left, the landing approach over the Persian Gulf on the right side is more visually distinctive and dramatic. The shallow turquoise waters and coastal features of Abu Dhabi provide stronger scenic value than the departure views.

Takeoff · EZELEFTRío de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid and port facilities, Paraná River delta to the north
Landing · AUHRIGHTPersian Gulf with shallow turquoise waters and sandbars, Abu Dhabi city and Saadiyat Island, Jebel Dhanna peninsula

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight path crosses the South Atlantic, then transitions over West Africa (Mauritania and Mali coastlines visible), continues over the Sahara Desert with its distinctive dune patterns and sparse settlements, crosses the Mediterranean near Libya, then proceeds over the Middle East. Notable midpoint views include the Atlas Mountains of North Africa (if visible during daylight), the Nile River delta approaching Egypt, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Peninsula's interior deserts before reaching the Persian Gulf.

Great circle distance and headings ›

Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Buenos Aires (left side) — Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid and port facilities, Paraná River delta to the north, Atlantic coastline

Takeoff from EZE

LEFT

Left-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires metropolitan area during the initial climb-out. The aircraft departs westbound from Ezeiza, so left-facing windows capture the wide river system and urban sprawl before turning northeast over the Atlantic approach.

Río de la Plata estuaryBuenos Aires city grid and port facilitiesParaná River delta to the northAtlantic coastline
Aerial window seat view during landing at Abu Dhabi (right side) — Persian Gulf with shallow turquoise waters and sandbars, Abu Dhabi city and Saadiyat Island, Jebel Dhanna peninsula, coastal salt flats and mangrove areas

Landing at AUH

RIGHT

Right-side seats provide views of the Persian Gulf, coastal Abu Dhabi, and the approach over the shallow turquoise waters. The aircraft descends from the northeast over the gulf, making right-facing windows ideal for seeing the distinctive shallow-water patterns and the UAE coastline before touchdown.

Persian Gulf with shallow turquoise waters and sandbarsAbu Dhabi city and Saadiyat IslandJebel Dhanna peninsulacoastal salt flats and mangrove areas

Will your flight be in sunlight?

See exactly which side of the plane gets sun and shade at your departure time.

About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Abu Dhabi. While takeoff favors the left, the landing approach over the Persian Gulf on the right side is more visually distinctive and dramatic. The shallow turquoise waters and coastal features of Abu Dhabi provide stronger scenic value than the departure views.

What can I see during takeoff from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini in Buenos Aires?

During takeoff from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires metropolitan area during the initial climb-out. The aircraft departs westbound from Ezeiza, so left-facing windows capture the wide river system and urban sprawl before turning northeast over the Atlantic approach. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid and port facilities, Paraná River delta to the north, Atlantic coastline.

What can I see when landing at Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?

When landing at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide views of the Persian Gulf, coastal Abu Dhabi, and the approach over the shallow turquoise waters. The aircraft descends from the northeast over the gulf, making right-facing windows ideal for seeing the distinctive shallow-water patterns and the UAE coastline before touchdown. Notable sights include: Persian Gulf with shallow turquoise waters and sandbars, Abu Dhabi city and Saadiyat Island, Jebel Dhanna peninsula, coastal salt flats and mangrove areas.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Abu Dhabi?

The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) takes Approximately 14-15 hours.

What does the Buenos Aires to Abu Dhabi flight path pass over?

The flight path crosses the South Atlantic, then transitions over West Africa (Mauritania and Mali coastlines visible), continues over the Sahara Desert with its distinctive dune patterns and sparse settlements, crosses the Mediterranean near Libya, then proceeds over the Middle East. Notable midpoint views include the Atlas Mountains of North Africa (if visible during daylight), the Nile River delta approaching Egypt, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Peninsula's interior deserts before reaching the Persian Gulf.