The takeoff from Buenos Aires over the Río de la Plata and the city itself provides more visually distinctive and memorable scenery than the landing approach into Birmingham. While the landing offers industrial landscape interest, the estuary and water views during departure are more dramatic and geographically striking.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Birmingham is 6,930 miles (11,152 km), a flight of about 12 hours 45 minutes.
The flight crosses the South Atlantic with no significant landmarks visible for approximately 8 hours. The route passes over the mid-Atlantic ridge region (not visible from altitude) and approaches European airspace over the Bay of Biscay. As the aircraft nears the UK, the Cornish coast and Devon coastline become visible, followed by the Somerset Levels and the Cotswolds before descent into the Midlands.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from EZE
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the sprawling Buenos Aires metropolitan area as the aircraft climbs out over the water. Right side faces inland toward flat pampas with minimal visual interest during initial climb.
Landing at BHX
RIGHTRight side provides views of the English Midlands industrial landscape, the Severn Estuary, and the Welsh hills across the water during descent into Birmingham. Left side faces toward the North Sea and offers less distinctive scenery.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Birmingham (BHX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Birmingham. The takeoff from Buenos Aires over the Río de la Plata and the city itself provides more visually distinctive and memorable scenery than the landing approach into Birmingham. While the landing offers industrial landscape interest, the estuary and water views during departure are more dramatic and geographically striking.
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 offers views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the sprawling Buenos Aires metropolitan area as the aircraft climbs out over the water. Right side faces inland toward flat pampas with minimal visual interest during initial climb. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid and port facilities, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (domestic airport) visible across the water.
What can I see when landing at Birmingham in Birmingham?
When landing at Birmingham (BHX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the English Midlands industrial landscape, the Severn Estuary, and the Welsh hills across the water during descent into Birmingham. Left side faces toward the North Sea and offers less distinctive scenery. Notable sights include: Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel, Welsh hills and Brecon Beacons (distant), industrial towns of the Black Country and Midlands conurbation.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Birmingham?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Birmingham (BHX) takes about 12 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,930 miles (11,152 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Birmingham flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the South Atlantic with no significant landmarks visible for approximately 8 hours. The route passes over the mid-Atlantic ridge region (not visible from altitude) and approaches European airspace over the Bay of Biscay. As the aircraft nears the UK, the Cornish coast and Devon coastline become visible, followed by the Somerset Levels and the Cotswolds before descent into the Midlands.