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GIG → AJU
Which side of the plane to sit from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Santa Maria Airport (Aracaju)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a continuous and breathtaking panorama of the Brazilian coastline, featuring the famous turquoise waters of the Discovery Coast and the dense urban geography of Salvador.
Região dos Lagos
Striking aerial views of the white sand dunes and turquoise lagoons of Cabo Frio and Búzios.
Vitória Bay
Clear visibility of the Terceira Ponte bridge and the historic Convento da Penha on the shoreline.
Discovery Coast
The iconic red cliffs and coral reefs of Porto Seguro, Trancoso, and Arraial d'Ajuda.
Maraú Peninsula
Stunning stretches of untouched beaches, coconut groves, and the Cassange lagoon.
Salvador Peninsula
A grand view of the Baía de Todos os Santos and the dense skyscraper skyline of Salvador.
Book the right side for morning flights to see the ocean colors at their most vibrant. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes into the flight for the colorful cliffs of southern Bahia.
Serra dos Órgãos
Dramatic granite peaks including Dedo de Deus visible shortly after departing the Rio area.
Mestre Álvaro
A massive volcanic rock formation rising prominently from the coastal plains near Vitória.
Atlantic Forest Reserves
Lush inland greenery and rolling hills characterizing the southern Bahian landscape.
Cocoa Plantations
The historic 'Terra do Sem Fim' regions of Ilhéus seen from an inland perspective.
The left side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare from the Atlantic. It offers better views of the rugged mountain transitions between Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo.
Distance: 1,470 km (913 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Arrival: AJU (-10.984000206, -37.0703010559)
Route Type: Domestic
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