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CLT → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Caribbean islands during the early stages of the flight and a more varied look at the Amazon basin and Brazilian interior as the sun rises.
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Hispaniola
Views of the rugged mountains and coastal fringes of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Amazon Rainforest
An endless carpet of green canopy stretching to the horizon as daylight breaks.
Amazon River Tributaries
Meandering brown water paths carving through the dense jungle landscape below.
Sao Paulo Sprawl
The jaw-dropping density of skyscrapers as you approach one of the world's largest metropolitan areas.
The right side is ideal for viewing the heart of the South American continent. As the flight progresses south, you stay on the 'dark side' of the plane longer, avoiding the direct glare of the sunrise. This side provides the best perspective of the urban density of Sao Paulo upon arrival, especially if the landing pattern approaches from the north.
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Bahamas Bank
Stunning patterns of turquoise shallows and coral reefs early in the flight path.
Atlantic Sunrise
A front-row seat to the sun rising over the open ocean during the final third of the flight.
Guiana Current
Observe the color change where the silt-heavy Amazon waters meet the deep Atlantic.
Serra do Mar
The lush, mist-covered mountain range that borders the Sao Paulo plateau during descent.
Since this is typically an overnight flight, the left side will experience direct morning sunlight. If you plan to sleep late, the right side is better. However, the sunrise over the Atlantic is a major highlight for early risers. Aim for a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine glare and heat haze.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 7,464 km (4,638 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 47 min
Departure: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: International
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