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BPS → VCP
Which side of the plane to sit from Porto Seguro Airport (Porto Seguro) to Viracopos International Airport (Campinas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline, the Discovery Coast's colorful cliffs, and the dense urban and industrial landscape of the Paraíba Valley during the descent.
Porto Seguro Reefs
Stunning views of the coral formations and turquoise waters immediately after takeoff.
Discovery Coast Cliffs
The famous red and white cliffs of Arraial d'Ajuda and Trancoso visible shortly after departure.
Vitória and Vila Velha
Aerial perspective of the Espírito Santo coastline and the Port of Tubarão.
Serra do Mar
The lush, green peaks of the coastal mountain range as the flight heads into São Paulo state.
Paraíba Valley
The dense industrial corridor between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo during the initial descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best illumination of the coastline. During the summer, look for cumulus cloud formations over the ocean which provide a sense of scale to the vast Atlantic horizon.
Atlantic Forest
Expansive views of protected forest reserves in southern Bahia and northern Espírito Santo.
Rio Doce Basin
A view of one of Brazil's major river systems winding through the interior landscape.
Interior Agriculture
Geometric patterns of coffee plantations and cattle ranches in the Minas Gerais hinterlands.
Campinas Outskirts
The rapid urban sprawl and high-tech industrial parks surrounding Viracopos Airport.
Serra do Japi
A glimpse of the environmental protection area near the final approach into VCP.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering a beautiful view of the sun dipping below the interior plateaus. It is generally less prone to glare in the afternoon compared to the left side.
Distance: 1,115 km (693 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min
Departure: BPS (-16.438601000000002, -39.080898)
Arrival: VCP (-23.0074005127, -47.1344985962)
Route Type: Domestic
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