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GRU → LAD
Which side of the plane to sit from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo) to Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer vast ocean views, the right side provides superior vistas of the Angolan coastline and the iconic Luanda Bay upon arrival, alongside early views of the Serra do Mar after takeoff.
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Serra do Mar
Dense, green Atlantic Forest mountain ranges visible immediately after departing the Sao Paulo plateau.
Mussulo Peninsula
A long, sandy spit of land that creates a calm lagoon south of Luanda, visible during the final approach.
Luanda Skyline
Clear views of the 'Marginal' waterfront and the rapidly developing high-rise district of the city center.
Ilha do Cabo
The iconic narrow strip of land separating Luanda Bay from the Atlantic Ocean, lined with restaurants and beaches.
Quatro de Fevereiro Final
A low-altitude pass over the dense residential neighborhoods of Luanda just seconds before touchdown.
The right side is the clear winner for the arrival phase. Most approaches into LAD track along the coast from the south or circle back over the bay; the right side offers the best angle for the Luanda skyline and the Ilha do Cabo. If the flight is during the day, you will also have better indirect lighting for photos of the Brazilian coast shortly after takeoff.
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Witness the massive density of the Guarulhos area and the endless sea of skyscrapers as you climb.
Litoral Norte Coastline
Aerial views of the rugged coastline near Ubatuba and the Ilhabela archipelago during the initial ascent.
South Atlantic Expanse
Hours of deep blue ocean views, where you can occasionally spot cloud formations and remote shipping vessels.
Oceanic Sunrise
On overnight flights, the sun rises over the horizon ahead and to the left, creating stunning gradients over the water.
Port of Luanda
The industrial northern docks and the expanding northern suburbs of the Angolan capital during descent.
Sit on the left if you prefer watching the sunrise over the Atlantic. Since most flights from GRU to LAD depart in the evening and arrive the next morning, the left side will face the sun directly in the final hours of the flight. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to avoid waking others, but open it 60 minutes before landing for the coastal approach.
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Get eSIMs for AngolaDistance: 6,534 km (4,060 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 41 min
Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Arrival: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Route Type: International
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