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GRU → MAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo) to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views during the approach into Manaus, specifically the world-famous 'Meeting of the Waters' (Encontro das Águas) and a clear view of the city's waterfront and the Rio Negro Bridge.
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São Paulo Skyscrapers
Excellent views of the city's dense vertical architecture and the Cantareira mountains.
Rainforest Horizon
The dramatic visual transition from agricultural land to the endless deep green of the Amazon.
Meeting of the Waters
The natural phenomenon where the black Rio Negro and the sandy Solimões flow side-by-side without mixing.
Rio Negro Bridge
The impressive 3.6km cable-stayed bridge connecting Manaus to the interior, visible just before touchdown.
Manaus Industrial Hub
A clear view of the Free Economic Zone's port and the busy river traffic of the Amazon.
This is the 'money side' for this route. To see the Meeting of the Waters, stay alert during the last 15 minutes of the flight. Morning flights (departing GRU around 7-9 AM) provide the best top-down lighting to differentiate the black and brown water colors.
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Greater São Paulo
Breathtaking views of the sprawling urban metropolis immediately after takeoff from GRU.
Cerrado Plateau
The vast, golden-hued landscapes of the Brazilian savanna as the plane crosses Central Brazil.
Solimões River Meanders
Intricate oxbow lakes and the muddy, silt-laden curves of the Solimões River during the descent.
Amazon Cloud Formations
Massive cumulus towers often form over the rainforest, creating a dramatic skyscape.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to witness a spectacular sunset over the Amazon canopy. This side is also excellent for seeing the sheer scale of the flooded forests (Igapós) during the rainy season (March-May).
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 2,697 km (1,676 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min
Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Arrival: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)
Route Type: Domestic
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