About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to London. While the takeoff offers interesting Buenos Aires geography, the landing approach into London City provides more dramatic and distinctive visual landmarks. The Thames meanders and Canary Wharf skyline are iconic and visually striking, making the right side the better choice for the overall journey.
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 offers views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires urban sprawl as the aircraft climbs northeastward. You'll see the wide, muddy river system that defines the city's geography and the contrast between developed areas and surrounding pampas. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid, Tigre Delta (northern suburbs), Atlantic coastal plains.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views during the approach into London City Airport. You'll see the Thames meanders through East London, the Isle of Dogs peninsula, and the distinctive urban landscape of Canary Wharf and the City of London as you descend toward the airport on the Thames. Notable sights include: River Thames and its meanders, Isle of Dogs, Canary Wharf skyline, East London urban development.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to London?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to City (LCY) takes Approximately 13-14 hours.
What does the Buenos Aires to London flight path pass over?
This transatlantic route crosses the South Atlantic over open ocean for the majority of the flight. Notable points include: the African coast near Senegal and Mauritania (visible on the eastern leg of the journey), the Sahara Desert's southern edge, and eventually the European coastline approaching the UK. The flight typically follows a great circle route, passing south of the Azores and north of the Canary Islands. Most of the 8,000+ nautical mile journey offers only ocean views, with brief glimpses of West African coastline and eventually the Iberian Peninsula and Bay of Biscay before reaching UK airspace.