The right side edges ahead thanks to the Buenos Aires/Río de la Plata departure view and the long daylight crossing of the Sahara's dune fields visible during cruise, adding more varied terrain than the largely oceanic left side.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Istanbul is 7,622 miles (12,267 km), a flight of about 14 hours 40 minutes.
South Atlantic Ocean crossing, West African coastline near Mauritania/Western Sahara, Sahara desert dune fields, Mediterranean Sea approach to Anatolia
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EZE
RIGHTDeparting EZE toward the northeast, the aircraft's turn after takeoff swings the right side toward Buenos Aires and the wide brown mouth of the Río de la Plata, giving a brief but distinctive urban-estuary view before the plains take over.
Landing at IST
LEFTOn approach into IST from the west or south, the descent path crosses the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus strait, putting Istanbul's historic peninsula, mosques, and bridges on the left side of the aircraft as it lines up for the runway.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to İstanbul Airport (IST)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Istanbul. The right side edges ahead thanks to the Buenos Aires/Río de la Plata departure view and the long daylight crossing of the Sahara's dune fields visible during cruise, adding more varied terrain than the largely oceanic left side.
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. Departing EZE toward the northeast, the aircraft's turn after takeoff swings the right side toward Buenos Aires and the wide brown mouth of the Río de la Plata, giving a brief but distinctive urban-estuary view before the plains take over. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires skyline and port, Pampas farmland grid.
What can I see when landing at İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?
When landing at İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into IST from the west or south, the descent path crosses the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus strait, putting Istanbul's historic peninsula, mosques, and bridges on the left side of the aircraft as it lines up for the runway. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Bosphorus strait, Istanbul historic peninsula (Hagia Sophia/Topkapi area), Marmara coastline.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Istanbul?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to İstanbul Airport (IST) takes about 14 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,622 miles (12,267 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Istanbul flight path pass over?
South Atlantic Ocean crossing, West African coastline near Mauritania/Western Sahara, Sahara desert dune fields, Mediterranean Sea approach to Anatolia