Buenos Aires to New York flight pathEZEJFK

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Flight time9h 45m
Distance5,303
Heading348° → 347°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side edges ahead thanks to the dramatic Rio de la Plata departure and glimpses of the Caribbean archipelago and Brazilian coastline during cruise, giving more consistent variety across the long flight, even though the left side wins the NYC arrival.

Takeoff · EZERIGHTRio de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires cityscape, La Plata River delta
Landing · JFKLEFTManhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Peninsula

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Amazon rainforest basin, northeastern Brazilian coastline, Caribbean Sea and Bahamas island chain

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Buenos Aires (right side) — Rio de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires cityscape, La Plata River delta, pampas grasslands

Takeoff from EZE

RIGHT

Departing north from EZE, the aircraft climbs over Buenos Aires and the vast Rio de la Plata estuary, which lies to the east (right side) of the flight path. This gives a striking view of the city grid meeting the wide brown river mouth before the plane turns north over the pampas.

Rio de la Plata estuaryBuenos Aires cityscapeLa Plata River deltapampas grasslands
Aerial window seat view during landing at New York (left side) — Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Peninsula, Long Island south shore

Landing at JFK

LEFT

On approach to JFK from the southeast over the Atlantic, the Manhattan skyline and Long Island's south shore become visible to the left as the aircraft lines up for runways 22L/22R, offering passengers a classic New York City view just before touchdown.

Manhattan skylineJamaica BayRockaway PeninsulaLong Island south shore

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to John F Kennedy International (JFK)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to New York. The right side edges ahead thanks to the dramatic Rio de la Plata departure and glimpses of the Caribbean archipelago and Brazilian coastline during cruise, giving more consistent variety across the long flight, even though the left side wins the NYC arrival.

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 north from EZE, the aircraft climbs over Buenos Aires and the vast Rio de la Plata estuary, which lies to the east (right side) of the flight path. This gives a striking view of the city grid meeting the wide brown river mouth before the plane turns north over the pampas. Notable sights include: Rio de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires cityscape, La Plata River delta, pampas grasslands.

What can I see when landing at John F Kennedy International in New York?

When landing at John F Kennedy International (JFK), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to JFK from the southeast over the Atlantic, the Manhattan skyline and Long Island's south shore become visible to the left as the aircraft lines up for runways 22L/22R, offering passengers a classic New York City view just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay, Rockaway Peninsula, Long Island south shore.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to New York?

The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to John F Kennedy International (JFK) takes 9h 45m.

What does the Buenos Aires to New York flight path pass over?

Amazon rainforest basin, northeastern Brazilian coastline, Caribbean Sea and Bahamas island chain