While takeoff offers interesting Buenos Aires and estuary views on the right, the landing approach into Seattle on the left provides far more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—Mount Rainier and the Cascade Range are iconic landmarks visible from significant distances during descent. The left side captures the most memorable portion of this long transoceanic flight.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Seattle is 6,916 miles (11,130 km), a flight of about 11 hours.
This northwesterly routing across the Pacific typically passes over or near the Galápagos Islands region (far south of direct track), then crosses open ocean. No significant land features are visible for the majority of the 6,000+ nautical mile journey. As the aircraft approaches North America, the Oregon and Washington coasts become visible—the Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada mountains define the western edge of the continent. The flight path generally avoids the Rocky Mountains by routing through the Pacific Northwest corridor.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EZE
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires metropolitan area as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The wide river and surrounding urban sprawl provide clear visual reference during initial climb.
Landing at SEA
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier during descent into Seattle. The aircraft approaches from the south-southeast, and left-side windows face the dramatic volcanic peaks that dominate the Puget Sound region.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Seattle. While takeoff offers interesting Buenos Aires and estuary views on the right, the landing approach into Seattle on the left provides far more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—Mount Rainier and the Cascade Range are iconic landmarks visible from significant distances during descent. The left side captures the most memorable portion of this long transoceanic flight.
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 the Buenos Aires metropolitan area as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The wide river and surrounding urban sprawl provide clear visual reference during initial climb. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid, Paraná River delta (distant), Atlantic coastal plains.
What can I see when landing at Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?
When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier during descent into Seattle. The aircraft approaches from the south-southeast, and left-side windows face the dramatic volcanic peaks that dominate the Puget Sound region. Notable sights include: Mount Rainier, Cascade Range, Puget Sound, Lake Washington.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Seattle?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes about 11 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 6,916 miles (11,130 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Seattle flight path pass over?
This northwesterly routing across the Pacific typically passes over or near the Galápagos Islands region (far south of direct track), then crosses open ocean. No significant land features are visible for the majority of the 6,000+ nautical mile journey. As the aircraft approaches North America, the Oregon and Washington coasts become visible—the Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada mountains define the western edge of the continent. The flight path generally avoids the Rocky Mountains by routing through the Pacific Northwest corridor.