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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Tietê River's inland course and provides the most dramatic perspective of the Chapada dos Guimarães cliffs during the descent into Cuiabá.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Cantareira State Park

Dense Atlantic Forest ridges immediately north of Guarulhos airport during initial climb.

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Tietê River Basin

The historic waterway that served as the primary route for Brazil's early explorers heading west.

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Hydroelectric Reservoirs

Large blue reservoirs like Barra Bonita and Promissão dotting the landscape.

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Chapada dos Guimarães

Stunning red sandstone cliffs and plateaus visible to the northeast during the final approach to CGB.

The highlight is the Chapada dos Guimarães; choose a window seat in front of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the cliffs. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting on the red rock formations as you descend.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Greater São Paulo

Aerial views of the massive urban sprawl extending toward the southern suburbs and the Serra do Mar range.

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Agricultural Heartland

A patchwork of sugarcane and soybean plantations across the interior of São Paulo state.

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Paraná River Crossing

The wide expanse of the Paraná River marking the border between São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul.

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Pantanal Gateways

Initial glimpses of the low-lying wetlands and complex river systems south of Cuiabá.

On morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing better conditions for photography without glare. Keep an eye out for the Ilha Solteira Dam system about midway through the flight.

Top Activities in Cuiaba
Route Information

Distance: 1,330 km (826 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min

Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)

Arrival: CGB (-15.6528997421, -56.1166992188)

Route Type: Domestic

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