While takeoff from Buenos Aires favors the right side, the landing approach into Minneapolis from the left provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery—the Mississippi River's meanders and the Twin Cities' geography are more visually compelling than the relatively flat pampas crossing the interior.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the South American interior (Paraná region, Paraguay, and southern Brazil), then over the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean, before entering North American airspace over the Gulf of Mexico and crossing the central United States. Notable features include the Paraná River system visible during the first 2-3 hours, the vast Atlantic crossing (5-6 hours with no landmarks), and the Mississippi River valley and Great Lakes region during final approach to Minneapolis.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EZE
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and Buenos Aires urban sprawl during the northbound departure. The river's wide brown waters and the city's grid pattern are distinctive from altitude.
Landing at MSP
LEFTLeft-side seats during approach to Minneapolis provide excellent views of the Mississippi River valley and the Minnesota landscape. The river's distinctive meandering pattern and surrounding terrain are clearly visible during descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Minneapolis. While takeoff from Buenos Aires favors the right side, the landing approach into Minneapolis from the left provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery—the Mississippi River's meanders and the Twin Cities' geography are more visually compelling than the relatively flat pampas crossing the interior.
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. Right-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and Buenos Aires urban sprawl during the northbound departure. The river's wide brown waters and the city's grid pattern are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires metropolitan area, Paraná River delta to the northeast, Atlantic coastal plains.
What can I see when landing at Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
When landing at Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats during approach to Minneapolis provide excellent views of the Mississippi River valley and the Minnesota landscape. The river's distinctive meandering pattern and surrounding terrain are clearly visible during descent. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Minnesota River confluence, Minneapolis-St. Paul urban area, Minnesota lakes region.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Minneapolis?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.
What does the Buenos Aires to Minneapolis flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the South American interior (Paraná region, Paraguay, and southern Brazil), then over the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean, before entering North American airspace over the Gulf of Mexico and crossing the central United States. Notable features include the Paraná River system visible during the first 2-3 hours, the vast Atlantic crossing (5-6 hours with no landmarks), and the Mississippi River valley and Great Lakes region during final approach to Minneapolis.