While the takeoff offers interesting estuary views, the landing approach into LaGuardia from the right side provides superior scenic value with Manhattan's iconic skyline, the East River, and the dramatic urban landscape of New York City. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 8 hours. Notable features include the Appalachian Mountains visible during the approach to the US East Coast (particularly the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia/North Carolina region at altitude), and the Atlantic coastline near the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The mid-Atlantic states show the Chesapeake Bay area and the Hudson River valley as the aircraft descends toward New York. Most of the transatlantic portion offers only open ocean, clouds, and occasionally the curvature of the Earth at cruise altitude.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EZE
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires waterfront as the aircraft climbs northeastward. You'll see the wide, muddy waters of the estuary and the city's coastal development receding below.
Landing at LGA
RIGHTRight side provides excellent views during the descent into LaGuardia. You'll see the East River, Manhattan's skyline, and the approach path over Queens and the Flushing Bay area as the aircraft descends from the west.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to La Guardia (LGA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to New York. While the takeoff offers interesting estuary views, the landing approach into LaGuardia from the right side provides superior scenic value with Manhattan's iconic skyline, the East River, and the dramatic urban landscape of New York City. 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 offers views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires waterfront as the aircraft climbs northeastward. You'll see the wide, muddy waters of the estuary and the city's coastal development receding below. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (domestic airport on the river), Tigre Delta wetlands to the north.
What can I see when landing at La Guardia in New York?
When landing at La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views during the descent into LaGuardia. You'll see the East River, Manhattan's skyline, and the approach path over Queens and the Flushing Bay area as the aircraft descends from the west. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, East River, Flushing Bay, Queens urban landscape.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to New York?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to La Guardia (LGA) takes Approximately 10 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Buenos Aires to New York flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 8 hours. Notable features include the Appalachian Mountains visible during the approach to the US East Coast (particularly the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia/North Carolina region at altitude), and the Atlantic coastline near the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The mid-Atlantic states show the Chesapeake Bay area and the Hudson River valley as the aircraft descends toward New York. Most of the transatlantic portion offers only open ocean, clouds, and occasionally the curvature of the Earth at cruise altitude.