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GIG → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Brazilian interior and the Amazon Basin's vastness, providing dramatic sunrise views over the jungle and the Caribbean Sea as the aircraft tracks northward.
Serra dos Órgãos
Dramatic granite peaks and lush montane forests north of Rio de Janeiro visible shortly after departure.
Amazon Rainforest
A vast, seemingly infinite emerald carpet that stretches across the horizon as you cross the heart of Brazil.
River Meanders
Complex oxbow lakes and the massive, winding tributaries of the Amazon system glinting in the early light.
Greater Antilles
Aerial views of the western Caribbean islands and turquoise waters near the Cuban or Haitian coasts.
Georgia Piedmont
The rolling red-clay hills and dense pine forests of the American South during the final approach to Atlanta.
Since this is typically an overnight flight, the left side is essential for witnessing the sunrise over the Amazon Basin (roughly 8-9 hours into the flight). It avoids the direct morning sun glare while overflying the U.S. East Coast, making it better for photography. Ensure you are seated forward of the wing for the best views of the terrain changes from jungle to ocean.
Guanabara Bay
Panoramic views of the Rio-Niterói bridge and the entrance to the bay during the initial climb.
Bahamian Archipelagos
Stunning white sandbars and shallow turquoise reefs of the Exuma Cays as you head toward Florida.
Kennedy Space Center
Potential views of launch pads and the Vehicle Assembly Building when passing the Florida 'Space Coast'.
Florida Gold Coast
The dense urban landscape and beaches of Miami and Fort Lauderdale stretching along the Atlantic.
Atlantic Horizon
Vast ocean vistas often featuring towering cumulonimbus clouds common in the tropical convergence zones.
The right side is excellent for passengers who prefer coastal scenery and island spotting. It offers the best views of the Bahamas and the Florida coastline if the flight path stays east. Note that the morning sun will shine directly into right-side windows during the final two hours of the flight, so keep your shades ready.
Distance: 7,641 km (4,748 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 59 min
Departure: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: International
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