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FOR → VCP
Which side of the plane to sit from Pinto Martins International Airport (Fortaleza) to Viracopos International Airport (Campinas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers prime views of the São Francisco River, the massive Sobradinho Reservoir, and the dramatic plateaus of Chapada Diamantina while avoiding the direct glare of the sun during typical afternoon southbound flights.
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Sertão Nordestino
The unique semi-arid landscape of the Brazilian interior with its distinct caatinga vegetation.
São Francisco River
Aerial view of the 'Old Chico', Brazil's most iconic interior river system.
Sobradinho Reservoir
The vast expanse of one of the world's largest artificial lakes by surface area.
Chapada Diamantina
Distant silhouettes of the stunning tableland mountains and deep canyons in central Bahia.
Inland Sunset
Perfect positioning for spectacular sunset views over the Brazilian highlands on late afternoon flights.
The right side is generally more scenic for this route. Approximately 45 to 60 minutes after takeoff from FOR, watch for the massive Sobradinho Dam. If flying in the late afternoon, this side provides a front-row seat to the sunset over the interior plateaus.
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Ceará Coastline
Immediate views of Fortaleza's urban beaches and the turquoise Atlantic waters during takeoff.
Serra do Espinhaço
A long mountain chain extending through Minas Gerais known for its unique rock formations.
Belo Horizonte Area
Distant views of the sprawling capital of Minas Gerais and the surrounding industrial landscape.
Agricultural Heartland
The transition into the lush coffee and sugarcane plantations of northern São Paulo state.
Sit on the left for early morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Atlantic as you depart. It is also the preferred side for viewing the rugged 'Iron Quadrangle' mountains in Minas Gerais during the middle of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 2,330 km (1,448 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 6 min
Departure: FOR (-3.776279926300049, -38.53260040283203)
Arrival: VCP (-23.0074005127, -47.1344985962)
Route Type: Domestic
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