About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Cataratas Del Iguazu (IGR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls. While takeoff offers excellent Buenos Aires and estuary views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides the flight's most dramatic and iconic scenery—Iguazu Falls itself. The left side captures the journey's visual climax.
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. Right-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the sprawling Buenos Aires metropolitan area as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The river's wide, distinctive brown waters and the city's grid pattern are clearly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (wide muddy estuary), Buenos Aires urban sprawl, Paraná River delta region to the northeast, Pampas grasslands extending westward.
What can I see when landing at Cataratas Del Iguazu in Iguazu Falls?
When landing at Cataratas Del Iguazu (IGR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best views of Iguazu Falls and the Paraná River as the aircraft descends toward Cataratas del Iguazu airport. The falls' distinctive horseshoe shape and the river's dramatic gorge are visible on approach from the west. Notable sights include: Iguazu Falls (Cataratas del Iguazu), Paraná River gorge, Misiones Province subtropical forest canopy, Argentine-Brazilian border region.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Cataratas Del Iguazu (IGR) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls flight path pass over?
The flight path travels northwest across the Misiones Province. Notable features include the Paraná River valley (visible around the midpoint of the flight), subtropical forest landscape that becomes increasingly dense northward, and the transition from the flat Pampas to rolling, forested terrain. The Río Uruguay may be glimpsed on the left (eastern) side during the latter portion of the flight as a distant linear feature marking the Argentina-Brazil border.