The right side offers the more scenic bookends of the flight: Istanbul's historic skyline and the Bosphorus during takeoff, and the Río de la Plata estuary with the Buenos Aires skyline during landing, while the long transatlantic cruise phase is largely featureless open ocean on either side.
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Flight Path
Istanbul to Buenos Aires is 7,622 miles (12,267 km), a flight of about 14 hours 55 minutes.
The route crosses the Mediterranean Sea, the northern edge of the Sahara Desert in Algeria or Mauritania, then a long stretch of the South Atlantic Ocean before making landfall near northeastern Brazil and continuing south over Uruguay toward Buenos Aires.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from IST
RIGHTDeparting IST toward the south over the Sea of Marmara, the historic European side of Istanbul—including the Bosphorus mouth and the old city peninsula—sits on the right side of the aircraft, while the Asian suburbs on the left are less distinctive.
Landing at EZE
RIGHTOn approach to EZE from the north, the aircraft typically aligns with the north-south runways, putting the Buenos Aires skyline and the wide brown expanse of the Río de la Plata estuary on the right side of the plane as it descends.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Buenos Aires. The right side offers the more scenic bookends of the flight: Istanbul's historic skyline and the Bosphorus during takeoff, and the Río de la Plata estuary with the Buenos Aires skyline during landing, while the long transatlantic cruise phase is largely featureless open ocean on either side.
What can I see during takeoff from İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?
During takeoff from İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing IST toward the south over the Sea of Marmara, the historic European side of Istanbul—including the Bosphorus mouth and the old city peninsula—sits on the right side of the aircraft, while the Asian suburbs on the left are less distinctive. Notable sights include: Bosphorus strait, Istanbul historic peninsula (Sultanahmet), Sea of Marmara, Princes' Islands.
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 aircraft typically aligns with the north-south runways, putting the Buenos Aires skyline and the wide brown expanse of the Río de la Plata estuary on the right side of the plane as it descends. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires skyline, Puerto Madero waterfront, Argentine pampas.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Buenos Aires?
The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes about 14 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,622 miles (12,267 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Istanbul to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Mediterranean Sea, the northern edge of the Sahara Desert in Algeria or Mauritania, then a long stretch of the South Atlantic Ocean before making landfall near northeastern Brazil and continuing south over Uruguay toward Buenos Aires.