Left seats capture the Alps at departure (the most visually dramatic segment of the flight) and still offer reasonable views during the long Atlantic crossing. The takeoff experience outweighs the landing advantage on the right.
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Flight Path
Milano to Buenos Aires is 6,960 miles (11,202 km), a flight of about 14 hours.
The flight crosses the Mediterranean Sea (southern coast of France and Spain visible during initial climb), then the Atlantic Ocean for 10+ hours. Notable waypoints include the Pyrenees (visible during climb if departing northwesterly), the Iberian Peninsula's western coast, the mid-Atlantic (no landmarks), and the Brazilian coast approaching South America. The approach to Buenos Aires crosses the Paraná River delta and the Río de la Plata estuary.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MXP
LEFTMalpensa typically departs runway 35L or 35R (northwesterly heading). Left seats face toward the Alps and Lake Como during initial climb, offering dramatic mountain scenery. Right seats look toward flat Lombardy plains.
Landing at EZE
RIGHTEzeiza uses runway 09 or 27 depending on wind. Approach from the north typically uses runway 09 (easterly heading). Right seats face south toward the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires waterfront during descent, providing views of the river and city approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Malpensa (MXP) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milano to Buenos Aires. Left seats capture the Alps at departure (the most visually dramatic segment of the flight) and still offer reasonable views during the long Atlantic crossing. The takeoff experience outweighs the landing advantage on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Malpensa in Milano?
During takeoff from Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Malpensa typically departs runway 35L or 35R (northwesterly heading). Left seats face toward the Alps and Lake Como during initial climb, offering dramatic mountain scenery. Right seats look toward flat Lombardy plains. Notable sights include: Alps (snow-capped peaks on horizon), Lake Como (elongated blue body southeast), Ticino River valley, Milan urban sprawl to the south.
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 uses runway 09 or 27 depending on wind. Approach from the north typically uses runway 09 (easterly heading). Right seats face south toward the Río de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires waterfront during descent, providing views of the river and city approach. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata (wide brown estuary), Buenos Aires waterfront and port facilities, Paraná River delta (upstream to the north), suburban sprawl of greater Buenos Aires.
How long is the flight from Milano to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Malpensa (MXP) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes about 14 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 6,960 miles (11,202 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Milano to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Mediterranean Sea (southern coast of France and Spain visible during initial climb), then the Atlantic Ocean for 10+ hours. Notable waypoints include the Pyrenees (visible during climb if departing northwesterly), the Iberian Peninsula's western coast, the mid-Atlantic (no landmarks), and the Brazilian coast approaching South America. The approach to Buenos Aires crosses the Paraná River delta and the Río de la Plata estuary.