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BSB → SDU
Which side of the plane to sit from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia) to Santos Dumont Airport (Rio De Janeiro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers one of the most spectacular landing sequences in commercial aviation. As you approach Santos Dumont, the typical flight path provides an intimate view of Rio's most iconic landmarks, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.
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JK Bridge
The three asymmetrical steel arches of the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge over Lake Paranoá.
Serra da Mantiqueira
The highest peaks of Southeast Brazil, often covered in mist or lush green forest.
Christ the Redeemer
The statue of Corcovado is often visible at eye-level during the right-hand banking maneuver into SDU.
Sugarloaf Mountain
A close-up view of the granite peaks and the cable cars as you align with the runway.
Copacabana Beach
The famous wavy sidewalk and white sands of Rio's most iconic shoreline during the base leg.
This is the 'must-sit' side for this route. Request a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed views of Christ the Redeemer. For the most dramatic lighting on the mountains and the sea, choose a late afternoon flight (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM) to catch the sunset glow over the 'Cidade Maravilhosa'.
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Brasilia Pilot Plan
A top-down view of the iconic 'airplane' city layout designed by Lúcio Costa.
Serra do Espinhaço
Dramatic rocky ridges and ancient geological formations in Minas Gerais.
Guanabara Bay North
Views of the industrial shipyards and the massive Rio-Niterói Bridge upon descent.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and for travelers who want to see the sprawling urban landscape of Niterói and the full length of the bridge. On takeoff from BSB, look for the Esplanada dos Ministérios if the wind allows for a northern departure.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 928 km (577 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Arrival: SDU (-22.910499572800003, -43.1631011963)
Route Type: Domestic
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