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GIG → CGB
Which side of the plane to sit from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Marechal Rondon Airport (Cuiaba)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is highly recommended for the initial departure from Rio, offering iconic views of Guanabara Bay and the dramatic Serra do Mar mountain range before crossing into the Brazilian interior.
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Guanabara Bay
Aerial view of the massive bay, Niterói bridge, and the rugged coastline immediately after departure from GIG.
Serra do Mar
The lush green slopes of the coastal mountain range as the plane climbs toward the central plateau.
Paraíba Valley
A glimpse of the industrial and agricultural heartland between Rio and São Paulo states.
Paraná River Basin
Vast hydroelectric reservoirs and winding river systems that power the Brazilian interior.
Mato Grosso Agriculture
The transition into the massive soy and corn fields that define the landscape approaching Cuiabá.
For the best experience, sit in front of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. On morning flights, the sun will be behind the aircraft or to the right, providing perfect lighting for the coastal mountains. This side is also better for spotting the transition from Atlantic Forest to the Cerrado biome.
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Rio North Zone
Direct views of the urban sprawl of Rio de Janeiro and the Ilha do Governador during takeoff.
Serra dos Órgãos
Distant views of the 'Dedo de Deus' (Finger of God) rock formation in the Teresópolis mountain range.
Triângulo Mineiro
The rolling hills and coffee-growing regions of western Minas Gerais state.
Interior Sunsets
Spectacular orange and purple horizons during late afternoon flights as you head west.
Chapada National Park
On the descent into CGB, look for the distant red sandstone cliffs of Chapada dos Guimarães to the north.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the horizon as you approach Mato Grosso. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff to catch the dramatic granite peaks of the mountain ranges north of Rio.
Book Hotels in CuiabaDistance: 1,567 km (974 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 5 min
Departure: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Arrival: CGB (-15.6528997421, -56.1166992188)
Route Type: Domestic
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