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AJU → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Santa Maria Airport (Aracaju) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a stunning perspective of the Brazilian coastline, featuring the turquoise waters of Bahia and the dramatic transition from the Atlantic Ocean to the lush Serra do Mar mountains as you approach São Paulo.
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Costa dos Coqueiros
Shortly after takeoff, view the endless stretches of palm-lined beaches stretching south from Sergipe into Bahia.
Salvador & All Saints Bay
A magnificent aerial view of Brazil's first capital, the historic Pelourinho district, and the expansive Baía de Todos os Santos.
Tinharé Archipelago
Look for the famous clear waters of Morro de São Paulo and the surrounding tropical islands of the Valença region.
Vitória and Vila Velha
As the flight progresses south, the urban landscape of Espírito Santo's capital and its iconic Terceira Ponte bridge are often visible.
Litoral Norte & Ilhabela
During the descent phase, the mountainous island of Ilhabela and the rugged coastline of Ubatuba provide a spectacular scenic finale.
Book a window seat away from the wing (rows 5-10 or 22+) for the best photographic angles of the coast. For the most vibrant ocean colors, choose a flight departing AJU between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the sun is overhead. During the approach to GRU, stay alert as the aircraft often banks over the ocean, providing a perfect top-down view of the São Paulo coastline.
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The Sertão Transition
Observe the changing textures of the Brazilian interior as the lush coast gives way to the semi-arid landscapes of the hinterlands.
Paraíba Valley
As you enter São Paulo state, the route follows the industrial and agricultural corridor between the two main mountain ranges.
Serra da Mantiqueira
On clear days, the distant peaks of one of Brazil's highest mountain ranges can be seen rising above the horizon to the west.
São José dos Campos
A clear view of the technological hub and the Embraer aircraft manufacturing facilities during the final descent into the capital.
The right side is ideal for travelers who prefer inland geography and avoid the direct afternoon glare of the sun. This side offers better views of the sunset if you are on a late afternoon flight. Watch for the dramatic cloud formations that often gather over the inland mountain ranges during the summer months (December-March).
Book Hotels in Sao PauloDistance: 1,706 km (1,060 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 16 min
Departure: AJU (-10.984000206, -37.0703010559)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: Domestic
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