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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Los Angeles to Buenos Aires. The right side delivers the dramatic Southern California coastal departure with Catalina Island and Palos Verdes, and over South America the right side tracks over the Andes foothills and Chilean lake district during descent into the Southern Cone, offering more varied terrain than the flat Pampas on the left.

What can I see during takeoff from Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?

During takeoff from Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. LAX departures heading south or east on runways 24L/24R put the Santa Monica Bay and the curve of the Southern California coastline on the right side. You get a clear view of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the Pacific before the aircraft turns south over the ocean. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay coastline, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Long Beach harbor complex, Catalina Island on the distant horizon.

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. EZE sits southwest of Buenos Aires, and aircraft typically approach from the north or northeast on runway 11/29. A left-side seat gives you the Rio de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires city skyline including the dense downtown grid of the city center as you descend. Notable sights include: Rio de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires city center grid, La Boca and the Riachuelo river mouth, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery airport along the riverfront.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Buenos Aires?

The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes Approximately 14 to 15 hours.

What does the Los Angeles to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?

The route tracks south over the Pacific Ocean off the Mexican and Central American coast, then crosses over Ecuador or northern Peru before running along or just west of the Andes cordillera through Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile. The high Atacama Desert plateau and the volcanic peaks of the Altiplano are visible on the right side at cruising altitude. The route then descends over the Argentine Pampas, the vast flat agricultural plains that dominate the approach into Buenos Aires from the west.