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BGI → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (Bridgetown) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior view of the deep Amazonian interior, the ancient geological formations of the Guiana Shield, and the dramatic transition from rainforest to the Brazilian highlands.
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Guiana Highlands
Views of the ancient, flat-topped tepuis and rugged terrain along the borders of Guyana and Venezuela.
Amazon Rainforest
An endless carpet of deep green jungle canopy stretching to the horizon, intersected by serpentine river systems.
Tapajós River
One of the Amazon's largest clear-water tributaries, known for its distinct blue-green color compared to the silty main stem.
Cerrado Transition
The shift from dense tropical rainforest to the tropical savanna and large-scale agricultural mosaics of central Brazil.
Serra da Mantiqueira
Rugged mountain ridges and forested peaks visible as the flight descends into the state of São Paulo.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, providing perfect lighting for the rainforest canopy. Look for the 'meeting of waters' if the flight path passes near Santarém. Clouds often build up in the afternoon over the Amazon, so a morning flight offers the clearest views of the terrain.
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Barbados South Coast
Immediate views of the turquoise reefs and white sand beaches of Christ Church as you climb out of BGI.
Amazon River Delta
The massive sediment plume where the Amazon meets the Atlantic, creating a visible line between brown and blue water.
Marajó Island
The world's largest fluvial island, roughly the size of Switzerland, visible at the mouth of the Amazon.
São Paulo Metropolis
During the final approach into GRU, this side often faces the dense skyscrapers of the central business district.
Select the left side for morning departures to minimize sun glare while viewing the Atlantic coastline. This side is also preferable for observing the massive scale of the Amazon's discharge into the ocean. Keep your window shade down during the mid-flight over the equator to manage cabin heat.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 4,300 km (2,672 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 4 min
Departure: BGI (13.0746002197, -59.4925003052)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: International
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