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Our Recommendation
9.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a continuous view of the stunning Rio de Janeiro coastline, including the massive lagoon systems and the iconic Corcovado mountain with the Christ the Redeemer statue on the final approach to Santos Dumont.

Right Side Highlights
9.2
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Lagoa de Araruama

A massive hypersaline lagoon known for its vibrant blue colors and the salt flats that surround its edges.

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Saquarema

The surfing capital of Brazil, where you can spot the famous Nossa Senhora de Nazaré church on a cliff by the sea.

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Serra do Mar

The lush, green coastal mountain range that provides a dramatic backdrop to the sandy beaches of Maricá.

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Christ the Redeemer

On the descent into SDU, the statue is often visible atop Corcovado mountain, offering one of the world's most famous aerial views.

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Rio Downtown

A close-up view of the dense skyscrapers of the financial district and the historic Candelária Church just before touchdown.

The right side is the 'money shot' side for this route. Sit here to see the transition from the Região dos Lagos to the iconic Rio skyline. For the best photography, a late afternoon flight offers the 'golden hour' light hitting the mountains and the Christ statue.

Left Side Highlights
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Arraial do Cabo

Stunning views of the 'Brazilian Caribbean' with its deep blue and turquoise waters surrounding the Pontal do Atalaia.

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Ilhas Cagarras

An uninhabited archipelago located just off the coast of Ipanema, providing a rugged natural contrast to the ocean.

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Niterói MAC

The Oscar Niemeyer-designed Contemporary Art Museum, which resembles a white flying saucer perched over the bay.

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Rio-Niterói Bridge

An aerial perspective of the 13-kilometer bridge that connects the two cities across the mouth of Guanabara Bay.

The left side is superior for viewing the open Atlantic and the Niterói coastline. If the flight approaches SDU from the south, this side provides an excellent angle of the Sugarloaf Mountain. Choose morning flights to avoid the sun's reflection on the water.

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Route Information

Distance: 234 km (145 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 23 min

Departure: CAW (-21.698299408, -41.301700592)

Arrival: SDU (-22.910499572800003, -43.1631011963)

Route Type: Domestic

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