About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Buenos Aires to Toronto. While takeoff offers excellent Río de la Plata views, the landing approach over Lake Ontario and Toronto's waterfront is more visually dramatic and memorable. Right side captures both the lake and city skyline during descent, making it the better choice for the overall journey.
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 Buenos Aires urban sprawl as you climb out. The river's wide, distinctive muddy-brown waters are immediately visible and provide excellent orientation during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (smaller airport visible on the river), Pampas grasslands extending westward.
What can I see when landing at Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto waterfront during approach. You'll see the lake's vast blue expanse, the Toronto Islands, and the downtown skyline as you descend toward Pearson, which sits west of the city. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands (Toronto Island Airport visible), Toronto downtown skyline and CN Tower, Niagara Escarpment ridge visible in the distance.
How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Toronto?
The flight from Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.
What does the Buenos Aires to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean and passes over or near the Caribbean islands (depending on routing), then over the southeastern United States. Notable features include the Appalachian Mountains visible during the approach to North America, and the Great Lakes region. The flight typically follows a great-circle route, passing over Newfoundland or Nova Scotia before reaching the North American continent. The Appalachian ridge system becomes visible in the final 2-3 hours of flight, running north-south across the eastern U.S., and the transition from ocean to land is marked by the Atlantic coastline.