FRA → GIG

Bay of Biscay

Dramatic views of the French and Spanish Atlantic coastline as the plane heads south.

Portuguese Coastline

Clear views of Lisbon and the Tagus River estuary if the flight path tracks along the Iberian peninsula.

Mount Teide

The massive volcanic peak of Tenerife in the Canary Islands is often visible sticking out of the clouds.

Fernando de Noronha

Occasional sightings of this volcanic archipelago off the coast of Brazil during the ocean landfall.

Serra do Mar

The lush, emerald-green mountain range that runs along the Brazilian coast as you approach Rio.

The Christ the Redeemer

On standard approaches into GIG (Runway 15), the right side frequently captures the iconic statue and Sugarloaf Mountain.

Frankfurt Skyline

Aerial views of the Main river and Frankfurt's banking district shortly after takeoff from FRA.

Massif Central

The rugged highland region in South-Central France, featuring ancient volcanic peaks.

Southern Spanish Coast

Possible views of the Mediterranean horizon as the flight crosses near the Strait of Gibraltar.

Cape Verde

Distant sightings of the eastern islands of the archipelago like Sal or Boa Vista during the Atlantic crossing.

Niterói Bridge

As the plane enters Guanabara Bay, you can see the massive bridge connecting Rio to Niterói.