About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Buenos Aires. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach over Buenos Aires and the Río de la Plata estuary provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery. The left side captures the river, waterfront, and city layout during descent, making it the better overall choice for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
During takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Atlantic coastline and the barrier islands that define South Florida's geography. The aircraft climbs out over the ocean before turning south, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the coastal strip. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean, Miami Beach and Miami barrier islands, Port Everglades shipping channel, Intracoastal Waterway.
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. Left-side seats provide views of the Río de la Plata estuary and Buenos Aires' urban landscape during descent. The approach path brings aircraft over the water and then across the city, making left-side views of the river and waterfront more prominent. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city grid and neighborhoods, Paraná River delta (upstream), Atlantic coastal plains.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes Approximately 9 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Fort Lauderdale to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Caribbean Sea, passes over or near the northern coast of Venezuela (Orinoco River delta region visible on some routes), continues over the Atlantic, crosses the equator over open ocean, and then approaches South America over the Brazilian coast before heading inland toward Buenos Aires. Notable features include the Orinoco Delta (muddy brown plume visible from altitude), the vast Atlantic crossing with occasional cloud formations, and the approach over the Paraná River system before reaching the Río de la Plata.