While the takeoff from Buenos Aires favors the left side, the landing approach to Tokyo on the right side offers more dramatic and iconic scenery—Mount Fuji and Tokyo Bay are far more visually distinctive than the pampas and estuary. Right-side seats provide the superior experience for the majority of the flight's most memorable moments.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Tokyo is 11,369 miles (18,297 km), a flight of about 19 hours.
The flight path crosses the South Pacific, typically passing south of Polynesia and Fiji. Over the Pacific, there are no significant landmarks visible from cruise altitude (35,000+ feet)—the ocean appears as an empty expanse. The flight may pass near or over the International Date Line. As the aircraft approaches Japan from the east, the Izu Islands and smaller volcanic formations may be visible on approach, but Mount Fuji and Tokyo Bay dominate the final descent phase.
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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 urban sprawl as the aircraft climbs northeastward. The river's wide, distinctive muddy-brown waters and the contrast between developed areas and surrounding pampas are clearly visible during the initial climb.
Landing at NRT
RIGHTRight side provides views of Tokyo Bay, the Kanto Plain, and Mount Fuji during the descent approach to Narita. The aircraft typically descends from the east over the Pacific, and right-side seats capture the bay's geography and the iconic volcanic cone on clear days.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Tokyo. While the takeoff from Buenos Aires favors the left side, the landing approach to Tokyo on the right side offers more dramatic and iconic scenery—Mount Fuji and Tokyo Bay are far more visually distinctive than the pampas and estuary. Right-side seats provide the superior experience for the majority of the flight's most memorable moments.
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 urban sprawl as the aircraft climbs northeastward. The river's wide, distinctive muddy-brown waters and the contrast between developed areas and surrounding pampas are clearly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid, Paraná River delta to the north, flat pampas extending westward.
What can I see when landing at New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of Tokyo Bay, the Kanto Plain, and Mount Fuji during the descent approach to Narita. The aircraft typically descends from the east over the Pacific, and right-side seats capture the bay's geography and the iconic volcanic cone on clear days. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Mount Fuji (Fuji-san), Kanto Plain urban sprawl, Boso Peninsula.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Tokyo?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes about 19 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 11,369 miles (18,297 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the South Pacific, typically passing south of Polynesia and Fiji. Over the Pacific, there are no significant landmarks visible from cruise altitude (35,000+ feet)—the ocean appears as an empty expanse. The flight may pass near or over the International Date Line. As the aircraft approaches Japan from the east, the Izu Islands and smaller volcanic formations may be visible on approach, but Mount Fuji and Tokyo Bay dominate the final descent phase.