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GRU → CNF
Which side of the plane to sit from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range and the large reservoirs northeast of São Paulo, followed by the unique geological formations of the mining regions in Minas Gerais.
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Serra da Cantareira
A glimpse of the world's largest urban forest located right next to the airport perimeter.
Igaratá Reservoir
The flight passes over large, deep-blue water bodies that contrast beautifully with the surrounding green hills.
Mantiqueira Range
Enjoy views of the ancient, jagged peaks that form the high-altitude border between São Paulo and Minas Gerais.
Iron Quadrangle
As you descend into CNF, notice the vast, red-earthed open-pit mines that define the region's economy and landscape.
This side is best for morning flights to see the Serra da Mantiqueira illuminated by the sun. Keep your camera ready during the last 15 minutes of the flight to capture the massive scale of the iron ore mines near Belo Horizonte.
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São Paulo Urban Sprawl
Witness the massive density of the Guarulhos and Northern São Paulo districts immediately after takeoff.
Pico do Lopo
Look for this prominent peak near Extrema, marking the gateway into the state of Minas Gerais.
Fernão Dias Highway
Follow the winding path of one of Brazil's most important highways as it snakes through the valley below.
Betim and Contagem
On the final approach, you can see the industrial heartland and suburban expansion of the Greater Belo Horizonte area.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a better perspective of the inland plateau and the transition from the megalopolis to the rural hills of southern Minas.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 496 km (308 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Arrival: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Route Type: Domestic
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