About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Fort Lauderdale. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view from the left is significantly more dramatic and geographically distinctive—the Atlantic coastline, Intracoastal Waterway, and Port Everglades provide far more visual interest than the pampas departure. Left seats capture the most memorable portion of this transatlantic 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 to the east or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the sprawling Buenos Aires metropolitan area receding southward, with clear visibility of the flat pampas extending toward the horizon. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (wide brown estuary immediately below), Buenos Aires urban grid (extending west and north), Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (smaller airport visible northwest across the river), flat pampas terrain stretching to the horizon.
What can I see when landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Left side for the best views. FLL typically lands on runways 09L/09R (eastbound) or 10L/10R. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Fort Lauderdale beach strip, and the intricate system of coastal inlets and waterways that define this region during final approach. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean (deep blue water), Fort Lauderdale beach and coastal strip (narrow sandy barrier), Intracoastal Waterway (parallel to coast, visible as darker water channels), Port Everglades (large shipping port with container cranes and vessel traffic visible).
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.
What does the Buenos Aires to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the South Atlantic, passing over open ocean for the majority of the journey. Notable waypoints include the southern coast of Brazil (visible if flying the northern corridor), the Caribbean approaches, and the Bahamas before reaching Florida. The mid-Atlantic crossing offers minimal visible landmarks—primarily open ocean with occasional cloud formations. As the aircraft approaches the Caribbean, the Bahamas' shallow turquoise waters and island chains become visible on the final approach segment.