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GIG → POA
Which side of the plane to sit from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a dramatic and diverse perspective of the Serra do Mar mountain range, the high plateaus of Santa Catarina, and the final approach over the Guaíba River delta into Porto Alegre.
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Serra dos Órgãos
Distant views of the jagged 'Dedo de Deus' (God's Finger) peak shortly after departure.
Serra do Mar
Continuous views of the lush, Atlantic Forest-covered mountain range that runs parallel to the coast.
Curitiba Outskirts
Often visible as the flight path passes over the first plateau of the state of Paraná.
Serra Catarinense
The highest altitude terrain in Southern Brazil, known for its dramatic escarpments and cooler climate.
Guaíba River Delta
A spectacular view of the river and its many islands as you land in Porto Alegre.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the inland mountains. Keep your camera ready during the final 15 minutes of the flight; the approach over the Guaíba River offers a stunning panorama of the Porto Alegre skyline and the complex river network that characterizes the region.
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Guanabara Bay
Immediate views of Rio's famous bay and the Niterói Bridge upon takeoff from GIG.
Ilha Grande
A stunning view of this massive, emerald-green island surrounded by turquoise waters off the coast of Angra dos Reis.
Ilhabela
The prominent mountainous profile of one of Brazil's largest and most beautiful islands near São Paulo.
Santa Catarina Coast
Views of the jagged coastline and the numerous bays and beaches near Florianópolis.
Lagoa dos Patos
The northern edge of South America's largest lagoon as the plane begins its final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is also superior for viewing the coastal islands like Ilhabela. During the descent into POA, look out for the massive expanse of the Lagoa dos Patos which stretches toward the horizon.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,122 km (697 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Arrival: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Route Type: Domestic
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