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GRU → MVD
Which side of the plane to sit from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo) to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (Montevideo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Atlantic coastline, the island city of Florianópolis, and the vast Lagoa dos Patos as the flight heads south.
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Sao Paulo Urban Sprawl
Witness the immense scale of South America's largest city immediately after takeoff from GRU.
Florianópolis
Breathtaking views of Santa Catarina Island, its lagoons, and the coastal landscape of southern Brazil.
Lagoa dos Patos
Observe the massive scale of the world's largest barrier lagoon stretching across the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
Uruguayan Riviera
The scenic coastline of Rocha and Maldonado provinces, including the famous beaches near Punta del Este.
On morning flights, the left side avoids direct glare, making the turquoise coastal waters highly visible. Look for Florianópolis roughly 50 minutes after takeoff. During the Southern Hemisphere summer, the landscape is exceptionally vibrant.
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Serra do Mar
Lush tropical mountain ranges that drop steeply toward the Atlantic coast during the initial phase of flight.
Southern Plateaus
High-altitude plains of Santa Catarina featuring unique Araucaria pine forests and rolling terrain.
Gaucho Pampas
The endless rolling grasslands and agricultural fields of the interior of Rio Grande do Sul and Uruguay.
Rio de la Plata Estuary
The vast, silt-rich brown waters of the estuary visible during the final descent into Montevideo.
Choose the right side for afternoon or evening flights to experience the sunset over the South American continent. As you approach MVD, the right side often provides a clearer view of the Montevideo city skyline and the Rambla coastal road.
Book Hotels in MontevideoDistance: 1,570 km (976 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Arrival: MVD (-34.838402, -56.0308)
Route Type: International
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