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Our Recommendation
7.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the massive urban sprawl of the São Paulo-Campinas corridor and better lighting for photography during afternoon flights as the sun sets over the Brazilian Highlands.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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São Paulo Metropole

Uninterrupted views of the Northern Zone and the vast urban extension toward the interior after takeoff from GRU.

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Serra do Japi

A protected Atlantic Forest reserve near Jundiaí, appearing as a dense green mountain range amidst urban development.

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Campinas Skyline

Clear views of one of Brazil's largest inland cities and its surrounding high-tech industrial hubs.

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Plateau Sunsets

Stunning golden hour vistas over the undulating hills of the São Paulo plateau on late afternoon flights.

Book a window seat behind the wing to avoid engine glare. On afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, providing dramatic lighting but requiring your window shade for comfort until the sun dips lower. Look for the massive industrial parks of the 'Brazilian Silicon Valley' near Campinas.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Serra da Cantareira

One of the world's largest urban forests, visible immediately north of the airport during the initial climb.

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Rio Grande Crossing

The wide, shimmering blue waters of the Rio Grande, which serves as the natural border between São Paulo and Minas Gerais states.

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Triângulo Mineiro Farms

The geometric patterns of large-scale soy, corn, and coffee plantations as you enter Minas Gerais territory.

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Uberaba Outskirts

The city of Uberaba and its surrounding cattle ranching lands are often visible shortly before the descent into Uberlândia.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep an eye out for the Rio Grande; the contrast between the water and the red soil of the farms is quite striking. During descent, you can often see the highway connecting the 'Triângulo' cities stretching across the landscape.

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Route Information

Distance: 538 km (334 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 54 min

Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)

Arrival: UDI (-18.883612, -48.225277)

Route Type: Domestic

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