The left side wins both takeoff and landing with genuinely dramatic scenery — the Wasatch Range at departure and the Rio de la Plata/Buenos Aires skyline at arrival — while the right side offers only the Great Salt Lake basin and featureless Pampas farmland.
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Flight Path
Salt Lake City to Buenos Aires is 6,230 miles (10,026 km), a flight of about 10 hours 45 minutes.
The route crosses the Sonoran Desert and Sierra Madre foothills of Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico or western Caribbean, then the tropical lowlands of Central America and Colombia before traversing the vast Amazon and Brazilian interior plains en route to the Pampas of northern Argentina.
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Takeoff from SLC
LEFTDeparting SLC on a southbound runway, the Wasatch Range rises dramatically just east of the airport, with peaks like Mount Olympus and the Cottonwood Canyons visible during the initial climb. The right side shows the flatter Great Salt Lake basin and desert, which is scenic but less dramatic than the mountain wall on the left.

Landing at EZE
LEFTOn approach into EZE from the north, the aircraft descends over the Rio de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires skyline, both visible on the left as the plane tracks south toward the runway. The right side shows the flat Pampas farmland, which is visually monotonous by comparison.
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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 left side wins both takeoff and landing with genuinely dramatic scenery — the Wasatch Range at departure and the Rio de la Plata/Buenos Aires skyline at arrival — while the right side offers only the Great Salt Lake basin and featureless Pampas farmland.
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. Departing SLC on a southbound runway, the Wasatch Range rises dramatically just east of the airport, with peaks like Mount Olympus and the Cottonwood Canyons visible during the initial climb. The right side shows the flatter Great Salt Lake basin and desert, which is scenic but less dramatic than the mountain wall on the left. Notable sights include: Wasatch Range, Mount Olympus, Cottonwood Canyons, Salt Lake Valley.
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. On approach into EZE from the north, the aircraft descends over the Rio de la Plata estuary and the Buenos Aires skyline, both visible on the left as the plane tracks south toward the runway. The right side shows the flat Pampas farmland, which is visually monotonous by comparison. Notable sights include: Rio de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires skyline, Puerto Madero waterfront.
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 about 10 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,230 miles (10,026 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Salt Lake City to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Sonoran Desert and Sierra Madre foothills of Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico or western Caribbean, then the tropical lowlands of Central America and Colombia before traversing the vast Amazon and Brazilian interior plains en route to the Pampas of northern Argentina.