While left offers better departure scenery from Buenos Aires, right side captures the more visually distinctive landing approach into Incheon with its unique tidal flats and coastal geography. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Seoul is 12,104 miles (19,479 km), a flight of about 18 hours 45 minutes.
The flight path crosses the South Atlantic, passing over the Mid-Atlantic Ridge region (not visible at cruise altitude), then over West Africa's coast near Senegal or Mauritania, across North Africa and the Sahara Desert, the Mediterranean Sea, Middle East (Persian Gulf region or Red Sea depending on routing), Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean before reaching South Asia and Southeast Asia en route to South Korea. At cruise altitude (35,000+ feet), visible landmarks include the Sahara's vast sand seas and rock plateaus, the Nile Delta on the African coast, and the Himalayas or Hindu Kush mountains if the northern routing is used.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EZE
LEFTLeft side 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 side faces inland toward flat pampas with minimal visual interest.
Landing at ICN
RIGHTRight side seats face west on final approach to ICN, providing views of the Korean peninsula's western coastline, Incheon's tidal flats, and the Yellow Sea. Left side faces inland toward mountains with less distinctive scenery during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Incheon International (ICN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Seoul. While left offers better departure scenery from Buenos Aires, right side captures the more visually distinctive landing approach into Incheon with its unique tidal flats and coastal geography. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
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 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 side faces inland toward 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 Incheon International in Seoul?
When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side seats face west on final approach to ICN, providing views of the Korean peninsula's western coastline, Incheon's tidal flats, and the Yellow Sea. Left side faces inland toward mountains with less distinctive scenery during descent. Notable sights include: Incheon's extensive tidal mudflats and reclaimed land areas, Yellow Sea coastline, Gyeonggi Bay, distant Seoul metropolitan area to the east.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Seoul?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Incheon International (ICN) takes about 18 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 12,104 miles (19,479 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Seoul flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the South Atlantic, passing over the Mid-Atlantic Ridge region (not visible at cruise altitude), then over West Africa's coast near Senegal or Mauritania, across North Africa and the Sahara Desert, the Mediterranean Sea, Middle East (Persian Gulf region or Red Sea depending on routing), Arabian Peninsula, and the Indian Ocean before reaching South Asia and Southeast Asia en route to South Korea. At cruise altitude (35,000+ feet), visible landmarks include the Sahara's vast sand seas and rock plateaus, the Nile Delta on the African coast, and the Himalayas or Hindu Kush mountains if the northern routing is used.