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DFW → GIG
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic terrestrial views, including potential sightings of the Central American coastline, the dense heart of the Amazon Rainforest, and the iconic mountain peaks of Rio de Janeiro during the landing pattern.
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Yucatan Coastline
Occasional views of the turquoise waters and white sands of the Mexican Caribbean.
Panama Isthmus
Depending on the airway, views of the narrow land bridge connecting the Americas.
Amazon River Basin
Witness the immense scale of the winding Amazon River and the deep green forest canopy.
Brazilian Highlands
Rugged terrain and plateau landscapes as you move from the basin toward the coast.
Rio Skyline
If the aircraft approaches GIG from the north, this side often catches views of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf.
The right side is generally more scenic for land features. To maximize your experience, keep your window shade open as you cross the equator to see the Amazon. For the Rio arrival, the right side is legendary for spotting the city's granite peaks; however, visibility depends on the wind direction and the specific approach path used by ATC.
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Gulf of Mexico
Expansive views of the deep blue waters shortly after departing the Texas coast.
Greater Antilles
Distal views of Cuba or Hispaniola depending on the specific seasonal flight corridor.
Atlantic Sunrise
As a southbound overnight flight, the left side receives the first light over the open ocean.
Amazon Fringe
Aerial perspective of the eastern edge of the world's largest rainforest and its network of tributaries.
Niterói Bridge
Views of the massive bridge crossing Guanabara Bay during the final descent into GIG.
The left side is the 'sunrise side' for this southbound journey. It is ideal for those who enjoy the transition from night to day over the Atlantic. During the approach to Rio, you will likely see the less mountainous but still beautiful Niterói area and the vastness of the bay.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 8,419 km (5,231 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 54 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Route Type: International
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