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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior experience for spotting the African coastline in the early stages and provides a breathtaking view of the Brazilian coast and the Atlantic sunrise during the long-haul flight.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Alps and Jura Mountains

Distant views of the snow-capped Swiss Alps and Jura range shortly after departure from Frankfurt.

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Mediterranean Coast

Panoramic views of the Spanish coastline and the Balearic Sea as the plane traverses Southern Europe.

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Sahara Edges

Glimpses of the Moroccan coastline where the golden sands of the Sahara meet the deep blue Atlantic.

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Atlantic Sunrise

A spectacular, uninterrupted view of the sun rising over the horizon during the oceanic crossing.

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Rio de Janeiro Coastline

On the descent towards GRU, the left side often captures the dramatic topography of the Rio coastline.

For the best experience on night flights, choose the left side to witness the sunrise over the South Atlantic. Ensure you are awake approximately 90 minutes before landing, as the approach frequently follows the Brazilian coastline, offering glimpses of landmarks near Rio de Janeiro and Santos before turning inland toward Guarulhos.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Paris Basin

Potential views of the French capital and the winding Seine River depending on the specific air corridor.

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Bay of Biscay

The rugged northern coast of Spain and the vast expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean.

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Canary Islands

Views of volcanic peaks like Mount Teide on Tenerife if the route passes slightly westward.

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Fernando de Noronha

A rare opportunity to see the remote and stunning Brazilian archipelago from high altitude.

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Serra do Mar

Dense, lush Atlantic Forest covering the coastal mountains during the final approach into Sao Paulo.

The right side is excellent for afternoon departures as it provides a front-row seat to the sunset over the Atlantic. During the final descent into GRU, this side typically offers a more expansive view of the sprawling Sao Paulo metropolitan area, which is particularly impressive when illuminated at night.

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Route Information

Distance: 9,798 km (6,088 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 32 min

Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)

Route Type: International

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