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GIG → CNF
Which side of the plane to sit from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of Rio de Janeiro's iconic coastline and Guanabara Bay immediately after takeoff, followed by a dramatic view of the jagged Serra dos Órgãos peaks.
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Guanabara Bay
Aerial views of the Rio-Niterói Bridge and the numerous islands dotting the bay shortly after liftoff.
Serra dos Órgãos
Look for the iconic 'Dedo de Deus' (God's Finger) peak near Petrópolis rising sharply from the forest.
Juiz de Fora
A clear view of the urban sprawl of this major industrial hub in the southern hills of Minas Gerais.
Serra do Curral
The beautiful mountain ridge that defines the southern border of the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area.
For the best experience, book an afternoon flight to see the sunlight illuminating the granite faces of the Serra dos Órgãos. Choose a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountain silhouettes during the initial climb from GIG.
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Ilha do Governador
A detailed look at the Galeão airport complex and the surrounding Baixada Fluminense plains.
Serra da Mantiqueira
Endless views of the rolling green 'Mares de Morros' (seas of hills) characteristic of the region.
Coffee Landscapes
As you enter Minas Gerais, observe the organized patterns of coffee plantations and dairy farms.
Lagoa Santa
A view of the distinctive karst landscape and the large central lake during the final approach to CNF.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct western sun. It provides an excellent vantage point for the limestone formations and lagoons near the destination airport. Look for the transition from the humid Atlantic forest to the drier Cerrado vegetation as you fly north.
Book Hotels in Belo HorizonteDistance: 362 km (225 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Arrival: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Route Type: Domestic
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