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GRU → IOS
Which side of the plane to sit from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo) to Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (Ilheus)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Brazilian coastline, featuring the transition from the rugged Serra do Mar to the tropical turquoise waters of the South Bahian coast.
Litoral Norte Coastline
Stunning views of the beaches around São Sebastião and Ubatuba as the plane gains altitude over the Atlantic coast.
Costa das Baleias
The 'Whale Coast' near Abrolhos, where the ocean transitions to vibrant shades of blue and green over shallow reefs.
Costa do Descobrimento
Historic coastline near Porto Seguro where the first Portuguese explorers arrived, characterized by high cliffs and palm trees.
Baía do Pontal
The beautiful bay of Ilhéus with its sandbars and the confluence of the Cachoeira and Santana rivers.
Porto Sul Region
The industrial and natural contrast of the Ilhéus northern coastline just before the final descent into Jorge Amado Airport.
Sit on the right for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic. During the descent into Ilhéus, the plane often makes a turn over the ocean, providing a panoramic view of the 'Princesinha do Sul' and its famous beaches. Window seats behind the wing are best for photography.
São Paulo Skyline
Aerial view of the massive urban sprawl of the Guarulhos and São Paulo metropolitan area shortly after takeoff.
Serra da Mantiqueira
Rolling mountain ranges that form the interior backbone of the Southeast region, visible during the initial cruise phase.
Paraíba do Sul River
The winding river valley that serves as a major industrial and agricultural corridor between São Paulo and Rio.
Mata Atlântica Reserves
Dense patches of protected Atlantic Rainforest covering the inland hills of Espírito Santo and Southern Bahia.
Choose this side for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a better view of the sunset over the inland mountains and the massive hydro reservoirs of the interior.
Distance: 1,236 km (768 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 39 min
Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Arrival: IOS (-14.815999984741, -39.03319931030301)
Route Type: Domestic
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