The right side wins on the strength of the dramatic Southern California coastal departure and, during cruise, occasional glimpses of high Andean peaks near the Peru-Bolivia border as the route passes close to the mountain chain, giving more terrain variety than the left side's flatter views.
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Flight Path
Los Angeles to Buenos Aires is 6,127 miles (9,861 km), a flight of about 9 hours 45 minutes.
High Andes peaks and altiplano near the Peru-Bolivia border, transitioning into the vast lowland plains of the Gran Chaco and northern Argentina
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LAX
RIGHTDeparting LAX in the typical west-flow pattern, the aircraft climbs out over Santa Monica Bay before banking south toward South America. Passengers on the right get a sweeping view of the Southern California coastline, Palos Verdes Peninsula, and Catalina Island fading into the Pacific haze, while the left side mostly shows the flat LA basin sprawl.
Landing at EZE
LEFTArrivals into EZE from the north typically descend over Buenos Aires Province with the wide brown estuary of the Rio de la Plata visible to the east. Passengers on the left side see the city skyline of Buenos Aires and the river merging with the flat Pampas, while the right side shows only featureless farmland.
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About This Route
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 wins on the strength of the dramatic Southern California coastal departure and, during cruise, occasional glimpses of high Andean peaks near the Peru-Bolivia border as the route passes close to the mountain chain, giving more terrain variety than the left side's flatter views.
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. Departing LAX in the typical west-flow pattern, the aircraft climbs out over Santa Monica Bay before banking south toward South America. Passengers on the right get a sweeping view of the Southern California coastline, Palos Verdes Peninsula, and Catalina Island fading into the Pacific haze, while the left side mostly shows the flat LA basin sprawl. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Catalina Island, Southern California coastline.
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. Arrivals into EZE from the north typically descend over Buenos Aires Province with the wide brown estuary of the Rio de la Plata visible to the east. Passengers on the left side see the city skyline of Buenos Aires and the river merging with the flat Pampas, while the right side shows only featureless farmland. Notable sights include: Rio de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires skyline, Pampas grassland, La Plata river delta.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Los Angeles International (LAX) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes about 9 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,127 miles (9,861 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Los Angeles to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
High Andes peaks and altiplano near the Peru-Bolivia border, transitioning into the vast lowland plains of the Gran Chaco and northern Argentina