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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side typically offers the most iconic views of the São Paulo skyline, including the Paulista Avenue area and the dense urban core, followed by the lush Serra do Japi and the sprawling city of Campinas.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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São Paulo Skyline

Unbeatable views of the high-rises along Paulista Avenue and the Downtown district immediately after departure.

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Serra do Japi

A preserved area of Atlantic Forest near Jundiaí, standing out as a dark green mountainous ridge.

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Campinas Metropolitan Area

A clear view of Brazil's largest non-capital city and the busy Viracopos Airport complex.

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Tietê River Basin

The winding path of the Tietê River as it flows toward the interior, often reflecting sunlight during the golden hour.

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SJP Final Approach

A low-altitude view of the dense residential areas of São José do Rio Preto just before touchdown.

The right side is ideal for morning flights when the sun is in the east, illuminating the city of São Paulo perfectly. If the plane departs to the north (Runway 35L), the skyline view is spectacular. Keep your camera ready in the first 5 minutes and the last 10 minutes of the flight.

Left Side Highlights
6.5
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Ibirapuera Park

Visible shortly after takeoff from Congonhas, providing a rare green contrast to the surrounding concrete jungle.

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Rodovia Castelo Branco

One of Brazil's most modern highways, stretching out toward the interior as the plane gains altitude.

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Agricultural Mosaics

Vast stretches of orange groves and sugarcane plantations that define the landscape of São Paulo's interior.

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Sorocaba Region

Distant views of the industrial clusters and growing urban centers to the west of the flight path.

Sit on the left if you want to see the suburban expansion of São Paulo and the structured layout of the state's massive agribusiness sector. Afternoon flights are better on this side to avoid the harsh direct sunlight coming from the west later in the journey.

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Route Information

Distance: 422 km (262 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 42 min

Departure: CGH (-23.626110076904297, -46.65638732910156)

Arrival: SJP (-20.8166007996, -49.40650177)

Route Type: Domestic

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