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BEL → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (Belem) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Amazonian coast toward the rugged peaks of the Serra da Mantiqueira and the industrial hubs of the Paraíba Valley.
Amazon River Delta
Glimpse the massive scale where the Amazon and Tocantins rivers meet the Atlantic near Marajó Island.
Serra do Espinhaço
Observe the ancient, rocky ridges that define the landscape of central Minas Gerais.
Serra da Mantiqueira
The high peaks and deep valleys of this mountain range provide a scenic backdrop during the descent.
Paraíba Valley
A clear view of the industrial corridor and the dense urban clusters between Rio and São Paulo.
For the best experience, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you. Seats A or B are ideal; avoid the wing area (rows 12-20 on narrow-body jets) to ensure the mountains aren't blocked during the descent into GRU.
Amazon Canopy
Witness the seemingly endless green carpet of the world's largest rainforest shortly after takeoff.
Tocantins River
Spot the intricate network of tributaries and river bends cutting through the northern landscape.
Central Cerrado
The landscape shifts to the vast agricultural plateaus and reddish earth of central Brazil.
Cantareira State Park
A glimpse of the lush Atlantic Forest preserve that borders the northern edge of the São Paulo megalopolis.
Afternoon flights are spectacular for viewing the sunset over the interior plains. As you approach GRU, the right side often provides a broader view of the sprawling São Paulo urban area if the flight path circles from the west.
Distance: 2,462 km (1,530 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 17 min
Departure: BEL (-1.3792500495900002, -48.476299285900005)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: Domestic
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