About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Delhi. The takeoff from Buenos Aires offers more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Río de la Plata estuary and Tigre Delta are striking geographical features. The landing approach to Delhi is less visually compelling from the window, dominated by urban sprawl and agricultural plains. Left seats capture the superior scenic value at departure.
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 seats face northwest on departure from EZE, offering views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires metropolitan area as the aircraft climbs. Right seats turn toward the southwest over flat pampas with minimal visual interest. 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 Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
When landing at Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats face west-southwest during the final approach to DEL, providing views of the Yamuna River, Delhi's urban sprawl, and the surrounding agricultural plains. Left seats face toward the Aravalli Hills but offer less of the city itself. Notable sights include: Yamuna River (dark ribbon through the city), Delhi metropolitan area and Old Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport runways, agricultural fields of Haryana to the south.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Delhi?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes 14h 35m.
What does the Buenos Aires to Delhi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the South Atlantic, then the African continent (Sahara Desert, sub-Saharan savanna and forests), the Red Sea, Arabian Peninsula, and Persian Gulf before reaching India. From cruise altitude, the Sahara's vast dune fields and the Nile River delta are visible on eastbound transits. The Arabian Peninsula's mountain ranges (Hajar, Asir) appear along the southern route. The Indian subcontinent's Western Ghats mountains become visible as the aircraft approaches the Indian coast.