Takeoff offers superior views of the Río de la Plata estuary and Atlantic approaches, which are geographically more distinctive than the landing approach. The estuary's scale and sediment patterns are more visually striking than the agricultural pampas seen during landing.
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Flight Path
Montevideo to Buenos Aires is 142 miles (229 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Río de la Plata estuary west-southwest. At midpoint (roughly 35 nautical miles from MVD), the aircraft will be over open water with the Paraná River delta visible to the south and the Buenos Aires province coast approaching to the north. The estuary widens significantly in this zone, and sediment plumes from the Paraná are most visible here. No major mountain ranges or dramatic terrain features exist along this route—the entire corridor is low-lying coastal and deltaic geography.
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Takeoff from MVD
LEFTCarrasco typically departs eastbound (runways 03/21, with 03 favored for prevailing winds). Left seats face north across the Río de la Plata estuary toward the Uruguayan coast and Atlantic approaches. Right seats look inland over flat terrain with minimal visual interest.
Landing at EZE
RIGHTEzeiza typically lands westbound (runways 09/27, with 09 favored). Right seats face south across the Río de la Plata delta and the Buenos Aires province landscape during approach. Left seats see only the flat inland pampas and airport grounds.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Carrasco International (MVD) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montevideo to Buenos Aires. Takeoff offers superior views of the Río de la Plata estuary and Atlantic approaches, which are geographically more distinctive than the landing approach. The estuary's scale and sediment patterns are more visually striking than the agricultural pampas seen during landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Carrasco International in Montevideo?
During takeoff from Carrasco International (MVD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Carrasco typically departs eastbound (runways 03/21, with 03 favored for prevailing winds). Left seats face north across the Río de la Plata estuary toward the Uruguayan coast and Atlantic approaches. Right seats look inland over flat terrain with minimal visual interest. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (wide brown estuary stretching north), Punta Carrasco headland (immediate southeast), Atlantic coastline near Maldonado department (northeast horizon), Laguna del Sauce (visible inland to the northwest at altitude).
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. Ezeiza typically lands westbound (runways 09/27, with 09 favored). Right seats face south across the Río de la Plata delta and the Buenos Aires province landscape during approach. Left seats see only the flat inland pampas and airport grounds. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata delta with visible sediment plumes (south and southeast), Paraná River mouth region (southeast), Buenos Aires urban sprawl (north on far side of estuary), Ezeiza district and surrounding agricultural land (immediate approach area).
How long is the flight from Montevideo to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Carrasco International (MVD) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 142 miles (229 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montevideo to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Río de la Plata estuary west-southwest. At midpoint (roughly 35 nautical miles from MVD), the aircraft will be over open water with the Paraná River delta visible to the south and the Buenos Aires province coast approaching to the north. The estuary widens significantly in this zone, and sediment plumes from the Paraná are most visible here. No major mountain ranges or dramatic terrain features exist along this route—the entire corridor is low-lying coastal and deltaic geography.