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IAH → EZE
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Buenos Aires)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Andes mountain range during the morning descent, including the possibility of spotting Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas.
Panama Canal
Potential views of the canal's locks and ships waiting in the Caribbean if the flight path tracks over Central America.
High Andes
Dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the mountain range that runs the length of South America.
Mount Aconcagua
The highest mountain outside of Asia is often visible to the west during the latter portion of the flight.
Argentine Pampas
The transition from the rugged mountains to the flat, fertile agricultural heartland of Argentina.
Buenos Aires Cityscape
Panoramic views of the 'Paris of the South' as the aircraft maneuvers for landing at Ezeiza.
The right side is the clear winner for mountain lovers. As you head south, the Andes will be to your west. Since most flights from IAH arrive in the morning, the sun will be behind you (to the east), perfectly illuminating the mountains for photography. Aim for a seat away from the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the peaks.
Gulf of Mexico
Aerial views of deep blue waters and offshore oil platforms shortly after departing Houston.
Atlantic Sunrise
Watch the sun rise over the horizon as the plane crosses the equator into the Southern Hemisphere.
Amazon Rainforest
A vast, seemingly endless green carpet of dense jungle visible during the early morning hours.
Río de la Plata
The massive, silt-heavy brown estuary that separates Argentina from Uruguay during the final approach.
Choose the left side if you enjoy watching the sunrise over the horizon. This flight is typically an overnight journey, so the left side will be hit by direct sunlight first thing in the morning. It is also the better side for viewing the expansive River Plate during the descent into EZE if the wind is blowing from the north.
Distance: 8,173 km (5,078 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 37 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: EZE (-34.8222, -58.5358)
Route Type: International
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