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GIG → CWB
Which side of the plane to sit from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Afonso Pena Airport (Curitiba)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the iconic Rio de Janeiro skyline upon departure and follows the lush 'Costa Verde' coastline for the majority of the flight.
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Rio Landmarks
Breathtaking views of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the southern beaches shortly after takeoff.
Ilha Grande
The massive, forested island of Angra dos Reis surrounded by turquoise waters.
Serra do Mar
The dramatic mountain range covered in Atlantic Forest that runs parallel to the coastline.
Ilhabela
The mountainous and lush volcanic island off the coast of São Paulo state.
Port of Santos
The busiest container port in Latin America is often visible as the plane nears the turn inland.
Araucaria Forests
Typical high-altitude Paraná pines appearing as the plane climbs the plateau toward Curitiba.
Sit on the right side for the 'Rio Departure' which is one of the most scenic in the world. For afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, so window shades may be needed intermittently. As you approach Curitiba, the transition from sea level to the 900-meter plateau offers a great perspective on the Serra do Mar geography.
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Guanabara Bay
Aerial view of the entrance to the bay and the Rio-Niterói bridge immediately after takeoff.
Atlantic Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue South Atlantic Ocean during the cruise phase.
Cagarras Archipelago
Small group of uninhabited islands located off the coast of Ipanema Beach.
Paranaguá Bay
Visible during the descent, this is one of Brazil's most important shipping hubs near Curitiba.
Curitiba Suburbs
Residential views of the metropolitan area as the aircraft aligns for the final approach.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the Ilha do Mel near the coast of Paraná during the descent into Afonso Pena Airport, especially if the flight path takes a wide turn over the ocean.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 673 km (418 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 7 min
Departure: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Arrival: CWB (-25.5284996033, -49.175800323500006)
Route Type: Domestic
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