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CGH → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from Congonhas Airport (Sao Paulo) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the massive urban sprawl of São Paulo upon departure and the iconic 'Airplane' shape of Brasília's Plano Piloto during the final approach.
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São Paulo Skyline
Unmatched views of the concrete jungle, including the skyscrapers of Paulista Avenue and the northern urban expanse.
Serra da Cantareira
The world's largest urban forest belt bordering the northern edge of the São Paulo metropolitan area.
Furnas Reservoir
Distant views of the massive 'Sea of Minas' water system as the flight enters Minas Gerais territory.
Brasília's Plano Piloto
The world-famous urban layout designed by Lúcio Costa, resembling an airplane or a bird from above.
National Congress
The iconic Oscar Niemeyer architecture of the Esplanada dos Ministérios is often visible on the descent.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing to capture the architectural geometry of Brasília. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the São Paulo skyline without the afternoon smog or haze common in the dry season.
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Billings Reservoir
A vast blue expanse on the southern edge of São Paulo, visible during certain departure patterns.
Cerrado Landscapes
Vast agricultural horizons and the unique vegetation of the Brazilian savanna as you fly north.
Paranoá Lake
The deep blue waters of the artificial lake that surrounds the eastern portion of the federal capital.
Mané Garrincha Stadium
The massive white columns of the national stadium can be spotted during specific approach paths to BSB.
The right side is excellent for sunset views if flying in the late afternoon. During the descent into BSB, keep an eye out for the JK Bridge, known for its three asymmetrical steel arches over Lake Paranoá.
Book Hotels in BrasiliaDistance: 873 km (542 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: CGH (-23.626110076904297, -46.65638732910156)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: Domestic
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