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Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more consistent view of the transition from the agricultural heartland of Paraná to the lush Serra da Cantareira mountains on the final approach into Guarulhos.

Left Side Highlights
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Terra Roxa Farmlands

Vibrant red-soil agricultural fields surrounding Cascavel, creating a patchwork of soybeans and corn.

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Paranapanema River Valley

Aerial views of the massive river systems and hydroelectric dams that divide Paraná and São Paulo states.

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Jundiaí and Campinas

Distal views of major industrial hubs in the São Paulo interior during the mid-flight descent phase.

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Serra da Cantareira

The dense Atlantic Forest of the Cantareira State Park, providing a green buffer just north of the airport.

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Guarulhos Residential Sprawl

Intense urban density of the Guarulhos municipality during the final seconds of the descent.

For morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing better conditions for photography without glare. Watch for the 'sea of clouds' often found over the Paraná plateaus in the early morning. On approach, this side provides the best angle for the Cantareira mountains if the plane is landing on Runways 10L or 10R.

Right Side Highlights
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Paraná Plateau

The undulating hilly terrain of the second and third plateaus of Paraná as you climb out of Cascavel.

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Sorocaba Region

A clear view of the Sorocaba urban cluster as the aircraft enters the busiest air corridor in Brazil.

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São Paulo Skyline

On clear days, the massive skyscraper dense horizons of the Paulista Avenue area and downtown SP are visible in the distance.

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Southern Serra do Mar

Glimpses of the coastal mountain range that separates the highland plateau from the Atlantic Ocean.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the interior of the state. During the final approach, look for the complex highway interchanges of the Dutra and Ayrton Senna highways, which look spectacular when illuminated at night.

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Route Information

Distance: 733 km (455 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min

Departure: CAC (-25.0002994537, -53.5008010864)

Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)

Route Type: Domestic

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