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GRU → POA
Which side of the plane to sit from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo) to Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Brazilian coastline, including major islands like Florianópolis and the vast lagoon systems of Rio Grande do Sul during the descent.
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Baixada Santista
Aerial view of the Port of Santos and the sprawling beaches of the São Paulo coast shortly after takeoff.
Ilha do Mel
The iconic honey-shaped island at the entrance of Paranaguá Bay in the state of Paraná.
Florianópolis
A stunning view of the entire Santa Catarina Island, including its bridges and white-sand beaches.
Lagoa dos Patos
The massive expanse of the largest lagoon in South America, appearing as a shimmering inland sea.
Porto Alegre East
A view of the metropolitan sprawl and the industrial parks of the Viamão region during final approach.
For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses or wait for the aircraft to turn south. The approach over the lagoons is particularly scenic when the water reflects the sky.
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Serra do Mar
Dramatic ridges covered in dense Atlantic Forest that separate the plateau from the coast.
Curitiba Plateau
High-altitude urban landscapes of the Paraná state capital visible in the distance.
Aparados da Serra
Glances of the high plateaus and deep canyons near the border of Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.
Guaíba River
A majestic view of the Guaíba waters, especially vibrant during sunset flights as the plane aligns for landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon/evening flights to catch the sunset over the inland hills. It offers a better view of the Guaíba River and the Porto Alegre city center if the aircraft lands from the south (runway 11). Keep an eye out for the changing vegetation from tropical forest to the southern pampas.
Book Hotels in Porto AlegreDistance: 866 km (538 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Arrival: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Route Type: Domestic
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