Both sides are dominated by many hours of open Atlantic Ocean with little to see, but the right side edges ahead thanks to the genuine coastal views during the Rome departure, while the left side's strong moment comes only briefly during the Buenos Aires approach.
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Flight Path
Rome to Buenos Aires is 6,932 miles (11,156 km), a flight of about 13 hours 35 minutes.
Open South Atlantic Ocean with no visible land for several hours between the African coast and the Brazilian coastline near Natal/Recife
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FCO
RIGHTDeparting FCO toward the south, the right side offers a brief but genuine view of the Tyrrhenian coastline near Ostia and Fiumicino's marshes before the aircraft turns southwest, while the left side mostly shows inland Lazio farmland with limited landmarks.
Landing at EZE
LEFTOn approach to EZE from the north, the left side reveals the wide brown expanse of the Río de la Plata estuary and the skyline of Buenos Aires along its bank, a striking contrast to the flat Pampas visible on the right.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Fiumicino (FCO) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rome to Buenos Aires. Both sides are dominated by many hours of open Atlantic Ocean with little to see, but the right side edges ahead thanks to the genuine coastal views during the Rome departure, while the left side's strong moment comes only briefly during the Buenos Aires approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Fiumicino in Rome?
During takeoff from Fiumicino (FCO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing FCO toward the south, the right side offers a brief but genuine view of the Tyrrhenian coastline near Ostia and Fiumicino's marshes before the aircraft turns southwest, while the left side mostly shows inland Lazio farmland with limited landmarks. Notable sights include: Tyrrhenian Sea coastline, Ostia beach strip, Fiumicino river mouth, outskirts of Rome.
What can I see when landing at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini in Buenos Aires?
When landing at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to EZE from the north, the left side reveals the wide brown expanse of the Río de la Plata estuary and the skyline of Buenos Aires along its bank, a striking contrast to the flat Pampas visible on the right. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires skyline (Puerto Madero towers), coastal wetlands, Pampas farmland patchwork.
How long is the flight from Rome to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Fiumicino (FCO) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes about 13 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,932 miles (11,156 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Rome to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
Open South Atlantic Ocean with no visible land for several hours between the African coast and the Brazilian coastline near Natal/Recife