The right side wins both the departure, with Patagonian and Andean terrain, and the arrival, with Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne's skyline, while the left side offers only ocean and flat plains during those phases.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Melbourne is 7,208 miles (11,601 km), a flight of about 15 hours 30 minutes.
The route crosses the vast South Pacific and Southern Ocean, passing well south of New Zealand near sub-Antarctic latitudes; this stretch is open water with no visible landmarks for many hours.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EZE
RIGHTDeparting EZE toward the southwest, the route tracks down through Argentina and Patagonia before curving out over the Pacific. The right side offers views of the Andes foothills and Patagonian steppe, while the left side only shows the flat Pampas and open Atlantic.
Landing at MEL
RIGHTArriving into MEL from the south over Bass Strait, the aircraft typically passes west of the Melbourne CBD before lining up for landing. Passengers on the right can see Port Phillip Bay and the city skyline, while the left side faces the flat basalt plains west of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Melbourne International (MEL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Melbourne. The right side wins both the departure, with Patagonian and Andean terrain, and the arrival, with Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne's skyline, while the left side offers only ocean and flat plains during those phases.
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 southwest, the route tracks down through Argentina and Patagonia before curving out over the Pacific. The right side offers views of the Andes foothills and Patagonian steppe, while the left side only shows the flat Pampas and open Atlantic. Notable sights include: Andes foothills, Patagonian steppe, Rio de la Plata basin (briefly), Argentine Pampas.
What can I see when landing at Melbourne International in Melbourne?
When landing at Melbourne International (MEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving into MEL from the south over Bass Strait, the aircraft typically passes west of the Melbourne CBD before lining up for landing. Passengers on the right can see Port Phillip Bay and the city skyline, while the left side faces the flat basalt plains west of the airport. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne CBD skyline, Yarra River mouth, Dandenong Ranges (distant haze).
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Melbourne?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Melbourne International (MEL) takes about 15 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,208 miles (11,601 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Melbourne flight path pass over?
The route crosses the vast South Pacific and Southern Ocean, passing well south of New Zealand near sub-Antarctic latitudes; this stretch is open water with no visible landmarks for many hours.