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GRU → CWB
Which side of the plane to sit from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo) to Afonso Pena Airport (Curitiba)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic meeting between the Serra do Mar mountains and the Atlantic coastline, including the spectacular Paranaguá Bay.
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Port of Santos
Shortly after takeoff, view the largest container port in Latin America and the coastal city of Santos.
Serra do Mar
Witness the steep, emerald-green mountain range that separates the plateau from the Atlantic Ocean.
Litoral Sul Beaches
Aerial views of the long stretches of sand in Peruíbe and the Jureia-Itatins Ecological Station.
Ilha do Mel
Spot the iconic 'Honey Island' with its lighthouse and pristine beaches at the entrance of Paranaguá Bay.
Paranaguá Bay
A complex estuary system with mangroves and small islands visible during the initial descent phase.
Book a window seat on the left (Seat A) for early morning flights to see the sunrise reflecting off the Atlantic. This side provides the best perspective of the sharp topographical drop from the plateau to the sea. During descent into CWB, look for the transition from the humid coastal air to the cooler atmosphere of the Curitiba plateau.
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São Paulo Sprawl
An incredible view of the endless urban density of the Guarulhos and East Zone districts.
Billings Reservoir
Look for the massive, sprawling arms of this vital water system serving the metropolitan area.
Mata Atlântica
Fly over dense, protected Atlantic Forest tracts that remain untouched in the interior highlands.
Régis Bittencourt Highway
The winding BR-116 highway is often visible snaking through the mountain passes below.
Choose the right side (Seat F) if you are fascinated by urban geography; the scale of São Paulo's metropolitan area is best captured here. For afternoon flights, this side will be away from the direct sun, offering better conditions for photography of the interior forest and the approach into the Curitiba suburbs.
Book Hotels in CuritibaDistance: 359 km (223 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Arrival: CWB (-25.5284996033, -49.175800323500006)
Route Type: Domestic
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