The left side wins across all phases: Rio's iconic peaks and bay dominate takeoff, the Atlantic coastline and Rio de la Plata estuary punctuate the cruise, and the delta and river mouth provide a scenic final approach into Buenos Aires.
Flight Path
Route crosses the coastal ranges of southern Brazil near Santa Catarina, then passes over the plains of Rio Grande do Sul and Uruguay before converging on the wide Rio de la Plata estuary near Buenos Aires.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from GIG
LEFTDeparting GIG on runway 28, the aircraft banks left (south) to set course for Buenos Aires, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view back across Guanabara Bay toward Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado, and the Rio skyline before the city falls away behind.
Landing at EZE
LEFTOn approach into EZE from the north, the left side offers views over the wide brown Rio de la Plata estuary and the green tangle of the Tigre Delta before the final turn onto the runway, while the right side shows only flat agricultural plains.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires. The left side wins across all phases: Rio's iconic peaks and bay dominate takeoff, the Atlantic coastline and Rio de la Plata estuary punctuate the cruise, and the delta and river mouth provide a scenic final approach into Buenos Aires.
What can I see during takeoff from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim in Rio De Janeiro?
During takeoff from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing GIG on runway 28, the aircraft banks left (south) to set course for Buenos Aires, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view back across Guanabara Bay toward Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado, and the Rio skyline before the city falls away behind. Notable sights include: Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado/Christ the Redeemer, Guanabara Bay, downtown Rio de Janeiro skyline.
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 into EZE from the north, the left side offers views over the wide brown Rio de la Plata estuary and the green tangle of the Tigre Delta before the final turn onto the runway, while the right side shows only flat agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Rio de la Plata estuary, Tigre/Paraná Delta waterways, Buenos Aires skyline, greenbelt around Ezeiza.
How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes 3h 10m.
What does the Rio De Janeiro to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
Route crosses the coastal ranges of southern Brazil near Santa Catarina, then passes over the plains of Rio Grande do Sul and Uruguay before converging on the wide Rio de la Plata estuary near Buenos Aires.