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CGBGRU

Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the massive São Paulo metropolitan area and the rolling landscapes of the Serra da Cantareira during the descent into Guarulhos.

Left Side Highlights
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Cuiabá Urban View

A clear view of the 'Green City' and the Cuiabá River immediately following takeoff from CGB.

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Paraná River Basin

Bird's-eye view of the winding river systems and wetlands that transition from the Cerrado to the Southeast.

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São Paulo Agrobusiness

Vast stretches of sugarcane and coffee plantations showcasing the agricultural power of the interior.

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Serra da Mantiqueira

Distant views of the mountain range peaks as the aircraft begins its initial descent into the state.

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Greater São Paulo

The incredible scale of the world's 4th largest city, visible as a sea of buildings on the final approach.

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Serra da Cantareira

The dense Atlantic Forest reserve providing a lush green contrast just before touchdown at GRU.

Morning flights are ideal for the left side to avoid direct sunlight and glare, providing perfect conditions for photography of the São Paulo skyline. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing to capture the urban density.

Right Side Highlights
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Pantanal Fringe

Aerial glimpses of the wetlands ecosystem south of Cuiabá if the flight path tracks slightly west.

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Ilha Solteira Reservoir

A massive body of water and hydroelectric dam structure where the flight crosses the border of São Paulo state.

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Continental Sunset

Exceptional views of the horizon during evening flights as the sun sets over the Brazilian interior.

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Paulista Skyline

Depending on air traffic control patterns, you may see the high-rises of central São Paulo from a distance.

Book an afternoon flight on the right side to enjoy a spectacular sunset over the vast plains. This side is also better for spotting the massive reservoirs and dams that power the region's industry.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,330 km (826 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min

Departure: CGB (-15.6528997421, -56.1166992188)

Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)

Route Type: Domestic

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