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GRU → GIG
Which side of the plane to sit from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled panoramic view of the 'Costa Verde', where the Atlantic Forest meets the ocean, featuring famous islands and the dramatic entry into Rio's Guanabara Bay.
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Ilhabela
A large volcanic island known for lush rainforests, waterfalls, and steep peaks rising from the sea.
Angra dos Reis
A stunning archipelago featuring emerald waters and dozens of white-sand islands.
Ilha Grande
A pristine, car-free island with iconic beaches like Lopes Mendes visible from high altitude.
Rio Coastline
Aerial views of Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana beaches as the plane prepares for landing.
Sugarloaf & Christ
World-famous landmarks visible during the final descent into the Guanabara Bay area.
This is the essential side for this route. Sit on the right for the iconic Rio arrival where flights often hug the coastline. Morning flights provide the best light for the turquoise waters of the Costa Verde without the sun reflecting directly into your window.
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Sao Paulo Metropolis
Expansive urban sprawl of Brazil's largest city immediately after takeoff from GRU.
Serra da Mantiqueira
A massive mountain range forming a dramatic natural wall to the north of the flight path.
Vale do Paraíba
The industrial heartland of Brazil featuring the winding Paraíba do Sul river and major cities.
Choose an afternoon flight to see the inland mountain ranges illuminated by the setting sun. This side is typically less glare-heavy during the midday hours for flights heading East.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 337 km (209 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Arrival: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Route Type: Domestic
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