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GRU → THE
Which side of the plane to sit from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo) to Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (Teresina)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Serra do Espinhaço mountain range and the iconic São Francisco River as you transition from the lush highlands of the southeast to the semi-arid landscapes of the northeast.
Serra do Espinhaço
The 'backbone of Brazil' featuring ancient rock formations and deep valleys stretching through Minas Gerais.
São Francisco River
One of Brazil's most historic and vital rivers, easily identified by its wide, winding blue path through the dry landscape.
Bahian Semi-Arid
Fascinating patterns of dry-forest vegetation and small rural settlements characteristic of the interior of Bahia.
Teresina Approach
Excellent views of the urban grid of Teresina and the Parnaíba River which forms the natural border between Piauí and Maranhão.
The right side is ideal for seeing the diverse topography of the Brazilian highlands. For the best experience, choose a flight departing around 10:00 AM to see the São Francisco River clearly with the sun directly overhead. During descent, look for the 'Encontro das Águas' where the Poti and Parnaíba rivers converge near the city center.
São Paulo Sprawl
Aerial view of the massive Guarulhos district and the sprawling northern suburbs of São Paulo immediately after takeoff.
Serra da Mantiqueira
Rolling green peaks of the Mantiqueira range, often blanketed in morning mist or low clouds.
Central Plateaus
Vast agricultural landscapes of the Triângulo Mineiro and southern Goiás region featuring distinct crop circles.
Sertão Transition
A striking visual change from lush green forests to the brownish-red hues of the Caatinga biome.
On morning flights, the left side provides comfortable indirect lighting, perfect for photography without glare. If flying in the late afternoon, this side offers front-row seats to the sunset over the Brazilian interior. Keep an eye out for the Três Marias Dam reservoir in central Minas Gerais.
Distance: 2,080 km (1,292 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 46 min
Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Arrival: THE (-5.0599398613, -42.8235015869)
Route Type: Domestic
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