About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Salt Lake City to Buenos Aires. The takeoff from SLC offers superior visual drama with the Wasatch Range and Great Salt Lake. While the landing at EZE provides the estuary view, the departure scenery is more distinctive and geographically striking.
What can I see during takeoff from Salt Lake City International in Salt Lake City?
During takeoff from Salt Lake City International (SLC), sit on the Left side for the best views. SLC typically departs westbound on Runway 16L/34R. Left seats face north initially, offering views of the Wasatch Range's dramatic peaks and the Great Salt Lake's northern arm. Right seats see the Salt Lake Valley floor and southern suburbs. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range (north and northeast), Great Salt Lake (northwest), Antelope Island (visible in the lake), Salt Lake Valley urban grid.
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. EZE approaches from the east on Runway 09. Right seats face south during descent, capturing the Río de la Plata estuary's wide brown waters and the approach over Buenos Aires' southern suburbs and industrial areas. Left seats see only the city's northern sprawl. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary (dominant feature), Buenos Aires southern suburbs and industrial zones, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (visible to the north across the river), Pampas grasslands to the south.
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Salt Lake City International (SLC) to Ezeiza Ministro Pistarini (EZE) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.
What does the Salt Lake City to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the central United States (Great Plains visible below), then transitions over the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Notable features include the Rocky Mountain chain receding westward from SLC, the Mississippi River valley (visible during early cruise), the Yucatan Peninsula and Caribbean islands during mid-flight, and the northern coast of South America before descending into Buenos Aires. The Andes Mountains are too far west of the direct flight path to be visible.