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CGH → VIX
Which side of the plane to sit from Congonhas Airport (Sao Paulo) to Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitoria)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to Brazil's most iconic coastline, including the Litoral Norte of Sao Paulo, the city of Rio de Janeiro, and the turquoise waters of the Regiao dos Lagos.
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Ilhabela & Ubatuba
Stunning views of the large volcanic island of Ilhabela and the emerald bays of the Sao Paulo northern coast.
Rio de Janeiro Skyline
The ultimate highlight: panoramic views of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the world-famous beaches.
Guanabara Bay
Aerial perspective of the Rio-Niteroi bridge and the complex geography of the bay's entrance.
Regiao dos Lagos
Clear views of the bright turquoise waters and white sand dunes of Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio.
Port of Tubarao
A view of the massive iron ore shipping infrastructure as the plane aligns for its final approach into Vitoria.
Book an 'F' seat (Right Side) for the best experience. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfect lighting for photos of Rio de Janeiro. Keep your camera ready about 30-40 minutes after departure for the Rio flyover.
Book Hotels in VitoriaSao Paulo Urban Sprawl
Witness the immense scale of South America's largest city immediately after takeoff from Congonhas.
Serra da Mantiqueira
Views of the distant mountain range that separates the coastal plains from the Brazilian highlands.
Serra dos Orgaos
On clear days, see the jagged peaks of the Organ Range near Petropolis, including the famous Dedo de Deus.
Espírito Santo Highlands
The rugged, lush green terrain of the interior mountains as you descend toward the coast of Vitoria.
Sit on the left (Window A) for sunset flights to watch the sun dip behind the Mantiqueira mountains. It is also the preferred side for viewing the dense urban grid of Sao Paulo during the initial climb.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 756 km (470 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: CGH (-23.626110076904297, -46.65638732910156)
Arrival: VIX (-20.258057, -40.286388)
Route Type: Domestic
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