The right side wins thanks to a trio of scenic moments unavailable on the left: the Houston skyline at departure, a stretch of the Andes near the Ecuador-Peru border during cruise, and the Río de la Plata and Buenos Aires skyline on arrival. The left side spends most of the flight over the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and Amazon lowlands with little visual variety.
Flight Path
The great-circle path passes near the Andean foothills of Ecuador and northern Peru around the midpoint, then continues over the Amazon basin fringe, Bolivian lowlands, and the Gran Chaco plains of Paraguay and northern Argentina before reaching the Pampas.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from IAH
RIGHTDeparting IAH southbound, the right side offers a brief view of downtown Houston's skyline and the Ship Channel industrial complex before the aircraft climbs out over the flat coastal plain toward the Gulf of Mexico. The left side shows mostly featureless suburban sprawl.
Landing at EZE
RIGHTOn approach to EZE from the north, the right side gives passengers a sweeping view of the wide brown Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires skyline along its western shore before the final turn south onto the Pampas. The left side mostly faces open water on the estuary with no landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Houston to Buenos Aires. The right side wins thanks to a trio of scenic moments unavailable on the left: the Houston skyline at departure, a stretch of the Andes near the Ecuador-Peru border during cruise, and the Río de la Plata and Buenos Aires skyline on arrival. The left side spends most of the flight over the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and Amazon lowlands with little visual variety.
What can I see during takeoff from George Bush Intcntl Houston in Houston?
During takeoff from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing IAH southbound, the right side offers a brief view of downtown Houston's skyline and the Ship Channel industrial complex before the aircraft climbs out over the flat coastal plain toward the Gulf of Mexico. The left side shows mostly featureless suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Downtown Houston skyline, Houston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini in Buenos Aires?
When landing at Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to EZE from the north, the right side gives passengers a sweeping view of the wide brown Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires skyline along its western shore before the final turn south onto the Pampas. The left side mostly faces open water on the estuary with no landmarks. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires skyline and Puerto Madero towers, green Pampas farmland near Ezeiza.
How long is the flight from Houston to Buenos Aires?
The flight from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes 9h 45m.
What does the Houston to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The great-circle path passes near the Andean foothills of Ecuador and northern Peru around the midpoint, then continues over the Amazon basin fringe, Bolivian lowlands, and the Gran Chaco plains of Paraguay and northern Argentina before reaching the Pampas.