Left seats capture the more dramatic departure scenery over Buenos Aires and the Río de la Plata. While landing views at Lisbon are comparable on both sides, the takeoff advantage over the estuary and city makes left the stronger choice for this route.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Lisbon is 5,985 miles (9,633 km), a flight of about 14 hours.
The flight path crosses the South Atlantic, passing south of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Notable waypoints include the Falkland Islands region (far to the south of typical routing), then open ocean for most of the transatlantic crossing. As the aircraft approaches Africa, the Cape Verde Islands may be visible to the south (depending on exact routing), followed by the African coast near Mauritania or Western Sahara. The final approach to Iberia crosses the Portuguese coast near Cape São Vicente or the Algarve coast, then follows the Tagus estuary into Lisbon.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EZE
LEFTEZE typically departs runway 09 (westbound) or 27 (eastbound). Left seats face north during westbound departure, offering views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the city of Buenos Aires proper. Eastbound departures from runway 27 favor right seats, but westbound is more common for transatlantic routing to Lisbon.
Landing at LIS
RIGHTLisbon typically uses runways 03 (northbound) or 21 (southbound). Right seats during approach to runway 03 offer views of the Tagus River estuary and the city's iconic hills. Runway 21 approaches from the south also favor right seats for views of the Atlantic coast and Setúbal Peninsula.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Lisboa (LIS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Lisbon. Left seats capture the more dramatic departure scenery over Buenos Aires and the Río de la Plata. While landing views at Lisbon are comparable on both sides, the takeoff advantage over the estuary and city makes left the stronger choice for this route.
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. EZE typically departs runway 09 (westbound) or 27 (eastbound). Left seats face north during westbound departure, offering views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the city of Buenos Aires proper. Eastbound departures from runway 27 favor right seats, but westbound is more common for transatlantic routing to Lisbon. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (wide brown estuary immediately below), Buenos Aires urban grid and port facilities, Tigre Delta wetlands to the north, Pampas grasslands extending westward.
What can I see when landing at Lisboa in Lisbon?
When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Lisbon typically uses runways 03 (northbound) or 21 (southbound). Right seats during approach to runway 03 offer views of the Tagus River estuary and the city's iconic hills. Runway 21 approaches from the south also favor right seats for views of the Atlantic coast and Setúbal Peninsula. Notable sights include: Tagus (Tejo) River estuary with its distinctive wide mouth, Lisbon's historic hills and Alfama district, Cristo Rei monument on the south bank, Sintra mountains visible inland to the northwest.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Lisbon?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Lisboa (LIS) takes about 14 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 5,985 miles (9,633 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Lisbon flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the South Atlantic, passing south of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Notable waypoints include the Falkland Islands region (far to the south of typical routing), then open ocean for most of the transatlantic crossing. As the aircraft approaches Africa, the Cape Verde Islands may be visible to the south (depending on exact routing), followed by the African coast near Mauritania or Western Sahara. The final approach to Iberia crosses the Portuguese coast near Cape São Vicente or the Algarve coast, then follows the Tagus estuary into Lisbon.