While the Miami departure favors the left side, the right side benefits from a scenic Buenos Aires arrival and, during the long cruise, closer proximity to the eastern edge of the Amazon basin and Brazilian highlands as the flight path drifts east; combined with the river/city landing view, it edges out the left side overall.
Flight Path
Caribbean Sea, northern Colombian/Venezuelan coast, the western Amazon rainforest, and the Gran Chaco lowlands of Paraguay and northern Argentina before reaching the Rio de la Plata basin
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MIA
LEFTDeparting MIA to the south, the left side faces east toward Miami Beach, Biscayne Bay, and the barrier islands, giving a classic turquoise-water, high-rise skyline view during climb-out. The right side mostly shows the flat, marshy Everglades with little contrast.
Landing at EZE
RIGHTOn approach to EZE from the north, the aircraft tracks south along the western shore of the Rio de la Plata, putting the Buenos Aires skyline and Puerto Madero waterfront on the right side. The left side mostly shows the wide, muddy expanse of the river itself, which is scenic but less varied.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Miami International (MIA) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Miami to Buenos Aires. While the Miami departure favors the left side, the right side benefits from a scenic Buenos Aires arrival and, during the long cruise, closer proximity to the eastern edge of the Amazon basin and Brazilian highlands as the flight path drifts east; combined with the river/city landing view, it edges out the left side overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Miami International in Miami?
During takeoff from Miami International (MIA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing MIA to the south, the left side faces east toward Miami Beach, Biscayne Bay, and the barrier islands, giving a classic turquoise-water, high-rise skyline view during climb-out. The right side mostly shows the flat, marshy Everglades with little contrast. Notable sights include: Miami Beach and South Beach hotel strip, Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne, Atlantic barrier 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 tracks south along the western shore of the Rio de la Plata, putting the Buenos Aires skyline and Puerto Madero waterfront on the right side. The left side mostly shows the wide, muddy expanse of the river itself, which is scenic but less varied. Notable sights include: Buenos Aires skyline and Puerto Madero towers, Rio de la Plata estuary, La Boca/Puerto Nuevo docklands, Ezeiza's green suburban belt.
How long is the flight from Miami to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Miami International (MIA) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes 8h 40m.
What does the Miami to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
Caribbean Sea, northern Colombian/Venezuelan coast, the western Amazon rainforest, and the Gran Chaco lowlands of Paraguay and northern Argentina before reaching the Rio de la Plata basin