While takeoff offers interesting water and urban views on the left, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic and visually distinctive terrain with the Boise Foothills and valley geography. The landing scenery is more rewarding for the final hours of flight.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Boise is 6,518 miles (10,489 km), a flight of about 9 hours 45 minutes.
The flight path crosses the southern United States, passing over or near the Andes Mountains during initial climb (visible briefly on left), then over the Atlantic and across North America. Notable midpoint features include the Amazon Basin region (if visible during early climb), the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Great Plains. The Rocky Mountains appear on the left side during the descent phase into Boise, with the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges visible to the west at higher altitudes.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EZE
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires metropolitan area as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The right side faces inland toward flat pampas with minimal visual interest during initial climb.
Landing at BOI
RIGHTRight side provides views of the Boise Foothills and the Boise Valley during descent. The aircraft approaches from the southwest, making the right side ideal for seeing the terrain surrounding Boise Air Terminal and the surrounding geography.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Boise Air Terminal (BOI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Boise. While takeoff offers interesting water and urban views on the left, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic and visually distinctive terrain with the Boise Foothills and valley geography. The landing scenery is more rewarding for the final hours of flight.
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 Buenos Aires metropolitan area as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The right side faces inland toward flat pampas with minimal visual interest during initial climb. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (wide brown estuary), Buenos Aires city grid and port facilities, Tigre Delta wetlands to the north.
What can I see when landing at Boise Air Terminal in Boise?
When landing at Boise Air Terminal (BOI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Boise Foothills and the Boise Valley during descent. The aircraft approaches from the southwest, making the right side ideal for seeing the terrain surrounding Boise Air Terminal and the surrounding geography. Notable sights include: Boise Foothills (low mountains east of the city), Boise Valley floor with the city visible, Boise River corridor running through the valley.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Boise?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Boise Air Terminal (BOI) takes about 9 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,518 miles (10,489 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Boise flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the southern United States, passing over or near the Andes Mountains during initial climb (visible briefly on left), then over the Atlantic and across North America. Notable midpoint features include the Amazon Basin region (if visible during early climb), the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Great Plains. The Rocky Mountains appear on the left side during the descent phase into Boise, with the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges visible to the west at higher altitudes.