Buenos Aires to Manila flight pathEZEMNL

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Flight time20h 45m
Distance11,033
Heading179° → 001°

Buenos Aires to Manila is 11,033 miles (17,756 km), a flight of about 20 hours 45 minutes.

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While left seats dominate the Buenos Aires departure, right seats capture the more dramatic final approach into Manila with Manila Bay, Laguna de Bay, and the Sierra Madre range all visible during descent. The landing scenery is more visually distinctive than the takeoff.

Takeoff · EZELEFTRío de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid, Paraná River delta to the north
Landing · MNLRIGHTManila Bay with its distinctive crescent shape, Laguna de Bay to the southeast, Sierra Madre mountain range on the eastern horizon

Flight Path

Flight path overview

The flight path crosses the South Atlantic, passes over or near the southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope region visible on some routes), crosses the Indian Ocean with occasional views of Madagascar's eastern coast depending on routing, then approaches Southeast Asia over the Sunda Strait region and Java Sea before reaching the Philippines. Major water bodies dominate the midpoint: the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and various Southeast Asian straits and seas.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Buenos Aires (left side) — Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid, Paraná River delta to the north, Pampas grasslands extending westward

Takeoff from EZE

LEFT

Left side seats capture the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires metropolitan sprawl as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The wide, muddy river system and city grid are prominent during the initial climb-out phase.

Río de la Plata estuaryBuenos Aires city gridParaná River delta to the northPampas grasslands extending westward
Aerial window seat view during landing at Manila (right side) — Manila Bay with its distinctive crescent shape, Laguna de Bay to the southeast, Sierra Madre mountain range on the eastern horizon, Corregidor Island in the bay entrance

Landing at MNL

RIGHT

Right side seats offer views of Manila Bay, the Laguna de Bay, and the approach corridor over Luzon's central plains. The descent path brings the bay and surrounding topography into clear view on the right side as the aircraft turns for final approach.

Manila Bay with its distinctive crescent shapeLaguna de Bay to the southeastSierra Madre mountain range on the eastern horizonCorregidor Island in the bay entrance

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Manila. While left seats dominate the Buenos Aires departure, right seats capture the more dramatic final approach into Manila with Manila Bay, Laguna de Bay, and the Sierra Madre range all visible during descent. The landing scenery is more visually distinctive than the takeoff.

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 seats capture the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires metropolitan sprawl as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The wide, muddy river system and city grid are prominent during the initial climb-out phase. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid, Paraná River delta to the north, Pampas grasslands extending westward.

What can I see when landing at Ninoy Aquino International in Manila?

When landing at Ninoy Aquino International (MNL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side seats offer views of Manila Bay, the Laguna de Bay, and the approach corridor over Luzon's central plains. The descent path brings the bay and surrounding topography into clear view on the right side as the aircraft turns for final approach. Notable sights include: Manila Bay with its distinctive crescent shape, Laguna de Bay to the southeast, Sierra Madre mountain range on the eastern horizon, Corregidor Island in the bay entrance.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Manila?

The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Ninoy Aquino International (MNL) takes about 20 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 11,033 miles (17,756 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Buenos Aires to Manila flight path pass over?

The flight path crosses the South Atlantic, passes over or near the southern tip of Africa (Cape of Good Hope region visible on some routes), crosses the Indian Ocean with occasional views of Madagascar's eastern coast depending on routing, then approaches Southeast Asia over the Sunda Strait region and Java Sea before reaching the Philippines. Major water bodies dominate the midpoint: the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, and various Southeast Asian straits and seas.