CFB → VCP

Arraial do Cabo Peninsula

Immediately after takeoff, witness the 'Brazilian Caribbean' with its stunning white sand dunes and vibrant turquoise waters.

Rio de Janeiro Coastline

A distant but clear view of the city's iconic beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema if the flight follows the coastal airway.

Ilha Grande

Marvel at the massive, forest-covered island near Angra dos Reis, surrounded by hundreds of smaller emerald islets.

Port of Santos

During the transition inland, you can often spot the largest port in Latin America and the long stretches of beach in the Baixada Santista.

Serra do Mar State Park

Dense, lush Atlantic Forest covering steep mountain slopes as the plane turns North-West towards Campinas.

Lagoa de Araruama

Views of one of the largest hypersaline lagoons in the world, famous for its salt production and windsurfing.

Guanabara Bay

Look for the sprawling urban expanse of Rio and Niterói, with the Rio-Niterói bridge visible on clear days.

Serra da Mantiqueira

The majestic mountain range forming the horizon to the North, containing some of Brazil's highest peaks.

Paraíba Valley

The industrial heartland between Rio and São Paulo, showing the high-density development along the Dutra Highway.

Campinas Metropolitan Area

A clear view of the sprawling urban landscape and agricultural patches of the São Paulo countryside during descent.