About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Buttonville Muni (YKZ) to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Buenos Aires. While the takeoff from Toronto offers good water views on the left, the landing into Buenos Aires on the right provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the wide Río de la Plata estuary and the city's waterfront are visually striking and occupy a larger portion of the descent. Right-side seats capture the more memorable finale.
What can I see during takeoff from Buttonville Muni in Toronto?
During takeoff from Buttonville Muni (YKZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of Lake Ontario immediately after departure from Buttonville. The aircraft climbs southwestward over the Greater Toronto Area, and left-side seats capture the shoreline, Toronto Islands, and the city waterfront as the plane gains altitude. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, Scarborough Bluffs, Greater Toronto Area urban sprawl.
What can I see when landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires?
When landing at Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Aeroparque. The aircraft approaches from the northeast over the Río de la Plata estuary, and right-side windows frame the wide brown river, the Buenos Aires waterfront, and the city grid as the plane descends toward the runway. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Buenos Aires waterfront and port facilities, Paraná River delta (visible upstream), city grid of central Buenos Aires.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Buenos Aires?
The flight from Buttonville Muni (YKZ) to Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) takes 9h 15m.
What does the Toronto to Buenos Aires flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 5,000 nautical miles. Notable geographic features along the route include: the Appalachian Mountains visible during the initial eastbound climb from Toronto; the Atlantic coastline of the northeastern United States and Maritime Canada receding to the north; the open Atlantic with no major landmarks for the mid-ocean crossing; the coast of South America (Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and Brazil) appearing on the eastern horizon during the final approach; and the Paraná River delta and Río de la Plata estuary visible during descent into Buenos Aires.