While takeoff offers some Buenos Aires estuary views on the right, the landing approach into Salt Lake City on the left provides far superior scenery—the dramatic Wasatch Range and Great Salt Lake are among the most visually striking features on this entire route. The left side wins overall.
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Flight Path
Buenos Aires to Salt Lake City is 6,230 miles (10,026 km), a flight of about 10 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the South American interior (flat pampas and low plateaus of Paraguay and Bolivia), then the Andes Mountains along the Peru-Bolivia border (visible as a major north-south ridge system if flying at optimal altitude), the high desert plateau of the Altiplano, and eventually transitions over Central America and the Caribbean before reaching North America. The most dramatic midpoint feature is the Andes cordillera, particularly visible if the aircraft passes near the Peru-Bolivia border region where peaks exceed 20,000 feet. Over North America, the flight approaches the Rocky Mountains from the southwest, with the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin visible before reaching the Wasatch Range near Salt Lake City.
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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 as the aircraft climbs northwestward. Left side faces inland toward flat pampas with minimal visual interest during initial climb.
Landing at SLC
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake during approach from the west. The aircraft descends over the lake and mountains, making this the scenic side for final approach into Salt Lake City.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Salt Lake City International (SLC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Salt Lake City. While takeoff offers some Buenos Aires estuary views on the right, the landing approach into Salt Lake City on the left provides far superior scenery—the dramatic Wasatch Range and Great Salt Lake are among the most visually striking features on this entire route. The left side wins overall.
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 as the aircraft climbs northwestward. Left side faces inland toward flat pampas with minimal visual interest during initial climb. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (wide brown estuary), Buenos Aires city grid and port facilities, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (smaller airport visible on the estuary's western shore).
What can I see when landing at Salt Lake City International in Salt Lake City?
When landing at Salt Lake City International (SLC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Wasatch Range and the Great Salt Lake during approach from the west. The aircraft descends over the lake and mountains, making this the scenic side for final approach into Salt Lake City. Notable sights include: Great Salt Lake (large inland body of water with irregular shoreline), Wasatch Range (north-south trending mountains with visible peaks and ridges), Salt Lake City urban area and grid pattern, Oquirrh Mountains (western range visible across the lake).
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Salt Lake City?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Salt Lake City International (SLC) takes about 10 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,230 miles (10,026 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Buenos Aires to Salt Lake City flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the South American interior (flat pampas and low plateaus of Paraguay and Bolivia), then the Andes Mountains along the Peru-Bolivia border (visible as a major north-south ridge system if flying at optimal altitude), the high desert plateau of the Altiplano, and eventually transitions over Central America and the Caribbean before reaching North America. The most dramatic midpoint feature is the Andes cordillera, particularly visible if the aircraft passes near the Peru-Bolivia border region where peaks exceed 20,000 feet. Over North America, the flight approaches the Rocky Mountains from the southwest, with the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin visible before reaching the Wasatch Range near Salt Lake City.