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MAD → EZE
Which side of the plane to sit from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (Madrid) to Ministro Pistarini International Airport (Buenos Aires)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the South American coastline and is statistically more likely to provide a panoramic view of the Buenos Aires skyline during the final approach over the Rio de la Plata.
Madrid Cityscape
Aerial perspective of the Spanish capital's southern districts and the Manzanares River shortly after takeoff.
Gulf of Cadiz
The sparkling blue waters where the Atlantic meets the southwestern coast of Spain and Andalusia.
Brazilian Shoreline
Dramatic first sight of South America near Recife and Salvador, featuring white sand beaches and reef systems.
Montevideo
The Uruguayan capital and its prominent port area as the aircraft begins its descent toward the estuary.
Buenos Aires Skyline
The iconic skyscrapers of Puerto Madero and the dense urban grid of CABA during the standard approach into EZE.
Atlantic Sunrise
On typical overnight flights, the left side witnesses a spectacular sunrise over the open ocean before reaching Brazil.
Book a seat toward the front or middle to avoid wing obstruction. On overnight departures (typical for this route), the left side gets the sunrise around 7-8 hours into the flight. The approach to EZE often follows the 'VOR' path over the river; if landing toward the west, the left side yields the most famous view of the city center.
Algarve Coast
The rugged limestone cliffs and hidden grottoes of Southern Portugal visible during the initial cruise phase.
Canary Islands
Distant views of the volcanic peaks of Tenerife or Gran Canaria depending on the specific NAT track.
Cape Verde Archipelago
Isolated volcanic islands like Sal or Boa Vista appearing as emerald dots in the deep blue Atlantic.
Mid-Atlantic Sunset
If departing Madrid in the evening, this side captures the long, golden transition from day to night over the water.
Rio de la Plata
The massive expanse of the world's widest river, showing the distinct sediment transition from ocean blue to river brown.
Choose the right side if you prefer a view of the sunset during the early part of the flight. This side is better for observing the interior pampas of Argentina if the flight approaches EZE from the south. Keep an eye out for the remote Fernando de Noronha archipelago approximately 6 hours after departure.
Distance: 10,085 km (6,267 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 52 min
Departure: MAD (40.471926, -3.56264)
Arrival: EZE (-34.8222, -58.5358)
Route Type: International
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