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GRU → LAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo) to Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the Panama Canal crossing, the core of the Amazon basin, and the iconic sunrise over the Mexican highlands before the final descent over the Los Angeles skyline.
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Amazon River Basin
Vast networks of winding muddy rivers and dark water tributaries cutting through the deep green jungle.
Panama Canal
A clear view of the Isthmus of Panama and the engineering marvel of the canal connecting two oceans.
Mexican Volcanic Belt
Look for the snow-capped peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl towering over the central highlands.
Sonoran Desert
Ethereal desert landscapes featuring red earth and salt flats as you enter US airspace via Arizona.
San Gabriel Mountains
The dramatic mountain wall that borders the Los Angeles basin to the north and east.
Downtown Los Angeles
During the standard ILS approach, see the skyscrapers of DTLA and the sprawl of the Hollywood Hills.
Most flights from GRU to LAX are overnight, meaning you will experience sunrise on the right side of the aircraft as you traverse Mexico. This provides excellent lighting for photography of the volcanic belt. On arrival at LAX, the right side usually offers the best view of the Hollywood sign and the San Bernardino mountains.
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Sao Paulo Metropolis
Bird's-eye view of the massive urban sprawl and Congonhas Airport shortly after takeoff from GRU.
Western Amazon Edge
Dense green canopies and the edge of the rainforest transition into the Andean foothills.
Nicoya Peninsula
The rugged Pacific coastline of Costa Rica with its secluded bays and lush tropical forests.
Mexican Riviera
Stunning views of the Pacific coastline along Guerrero and Michoacán as the flight heads north.
Baja Pacific Coast
The stark contrast where the arid desert of Baja California meets the deep blue Pacific Ocean.
The left side is ideal for catching the sunset if your flight departs during the afternoon, or for seeing the vast Pacific horizon. During the final approach into LAX from the east, the left side typically offers views of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the Pacific coastline, though it misses the primary city landmarks.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 9,919 km (6,163 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 40 min
Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Arrival: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Route Type: International
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