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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Sao Paulo skyline, including the Avenida Paulista area, during the final approach into Congonhas Airport.

Left Side Highlights
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Rio Quente Resorts

Immediately after takeoff, catch a glimpse of the massive water park complexes and thermal resorts surrounding Caldas Novas.

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Rio Paranaiba

View the winding river that serves as the natural border between the states of Goias and Minas Gerais.

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Uberlandia Urban Area

A clear view of the largest city in the Triangulo Mineiro region as the flight heads south.

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Serra da Mantiqueira

On clear days, the distant jagged peaks of the Mantiqueira range are visible to the east as you enter Sao Paulo state.

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Avenida Paulista Skyline

During the final descent into CGH, you get a front-row seat to the skyscrapers of the financial heart of South America.

Sit on the left for the most dramatic entry into Sao Paulo. For morning flights, this side is shaded, which is better for photography. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes before landing when the urban sprawl becomes dense.

Right Side Highlights
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Cerrado Agricultural Grids

Expansive views of the high-altitude plateaus and the geometric patterns of the Brazilian savanna's agribusiness.

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Rio Grande Reservoirs

Major hydroelectric dams and massive blue reservoirs at the border of Minas Gerais and Sao Paulo state.

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Ribeirao Preto

The flight path often passes near this major economic hub, known for its vast sugarcane plantations.

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Serra da Cantareira

The last major green belt before the plane enters the concrete jungle of the Sao Paulo metropolitan area.

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Western Sao Paulo

Views of the high-end residential neighborhoods of Perdizes and Pinheiros and the Allianz Parque stadium on approach.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the interior of Sao Paulo state. It provides a better sense of the sheer scale of the city's western industrial and residential sprawl.

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Route Information

Distance: 687 km (427 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min

Departure: CLV (-17.725299835205, -48.607498168945)

Arrival: CGH (-23.626110076904297, -46.65638732910156)

Route Type: Domestic

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