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CWB → SDU
Which side of the plane to sit from Afonso Pena Airport (Curitiba) to Santos Dumont Airport (Rio De Janeiro)?
Left Side of the Plane
The flight from Curitiba to Rio de Janeiro ends with one of the most famous aerial approaches in aviation. The left side is essential for viewing Rio's iconic landmarks like Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain as the plane maneuvers into Guanabara Bay.
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Serra do Mar
Dense Atlantic Forest covering steep mountain ridges as the plane departs the Curitiba plateau.
Rio South Zone
Bird's eye view of Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana beaches during the descent phase.
Christ the Redeemer
An incredibly close view of the Corcovado mountain and the iconic statue during the final turn.
Sugarloaf Mountain
The massive granite peaks of Pão de Açúcar visible just before the wheels touch the tarmac.
Rio Downtown
The historic center and skyscrapers of Rio de Janeiro appearing just moments before landing.
Book a window seat on the left (usually 'A' seats) for the legendary SDU approach. If the plane lands from the south (Runway 02L/R), you will pass right by the Christ statue. For the best lighting on these landmarks, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you and illuminating the city.
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Costa Verde
The stunning 'Green Coast' where the emerald mountains meet the deep blue Atlantic Ocean.
Ilha Grande
The large, pristine island near Angra dos Reis, famous for its lush forests and secluded beaches.
Restinga da Marambaia
A long, narrow strip of sand and greenery stretching for miles along the coast.
Rio-Niterói Bridge
A great perspective of the 13km bridge spanning Guanabara Bay during the final approach.
Niterói Skyline
Views of the Niterói side of the bay, including the Oscar Niemeyer-designed MAC Museum.
The right side ('F' seats) offers a continuous view of the beautiful coastline of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states. It is the better side for photography if you enjoy island and ocean vistas. During sunset, the right side provides a dramatic view of the sun dipping into the Atlantic.
Book Hotels in Rio De JaneiroDistance: 676 km (420 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: CWB (-25.5284996033, -49.175800323500006)
Arrival: SDU (-22.910499572800003, -43.1631011963)
Route Type: Domestic
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