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CWB → CXJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Afonso Pena Airport (Curitiba) to Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (Caxias Do Sul)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers dramatic views of the Serra do Mar and the majestic Serra Geral canyons as you descend into the mountainous region of Rio Grande do Sul.
Serra do Mar Range
Witness the lush, Atlantic Forest-covered peaks of the coastal range shortly after takeoff from Curitiba.
Santa Catarina Plateaus
Fly over the high-altitude fields of Lages and São Joaquim, often shrouded in misty, atmospheric clouds.
Serra Geral Canyons
On the descent, look for the sharp vertical drops of the Aparados da Serra, where the plateau meets the coastal plain.
Vale do Itajaí Distant View
Catch glimpses of the deep valleys and European-influenced settlements nestled between the ridges.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic terrain. Morning flights are ideal as the rising sun illuminates the canyon walls of the Serra Geral. During winter months, look for frost or rare snow on the high peaks of Santa Catarina. Ensure a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion over the deep valleys.
Araucaria Forests
View the unique umbrella-shaped silhouettes of the Paraná Pine trees scattered across the southern highlands.
Agricultural Heartland
Observe the intricate patchwork of soy, corn, and wheat fields that define the interior of Paraná and Santa Catarina.
Serra Gaúcha Vineyards
As you approach Caxias do Sul, notice the steep hillsides covered in grape trellises and rural wine estates.
The right side is perfect for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the vast Brazilian interior. It provides a better perspective of the inland rural development and the characteristic 'Pinheiro-do-Paraná' forests. Keep an eye out for the winding Pelotas River which marks the border between Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.
Distance: 454 km (282 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: CWB (-25.5284996033, -49.175800323500006)
Arrival: CXJ (-29.197099685700003, -51.1875)
Route Type: Domestic
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