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GRU → VVI
Which side of the plane to sit from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo) to Viru Viru International Airport (Santa Cruz)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the sprawling São Paulo metropolis upon takeoff and better lighting for viewing the Pantanal wetlands and the Chaco transition.
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São Paulo Urban Spread
The massive scale of South America's largest city is most visible from the left side on departures towards the west.
Paraná River Crossing
A view of the wide, blue-tinted Paraná River which serves as a natural border between São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul.
Southern Pantanal
As the flight progresses, look for the shimmering wetlands and mosaic of lagoons that define this biodiversity hotspot.
Gran Chaco Plains
The landscape shifts into the unique dry forest ecosystem of the Chaco as you approach the Bolivian border.
For the best experience, book a seat in the front or rear of the plane to avoid wing obstruction. Morning flights departing before 10:00 AM offer the softest light, making the water features of the Pantanal easier to photograph without the intense glare often found on afternoon flights.
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Serra da Cantareira
Forested mountains flanking the northern edge of the São Paulo metropolitan area during the initial climb.
Agro-Industrial Landscape
Intense geometric patterns of soybean and sugarcane plantations across the Brazilian interior states.
Pantanal North
Expansive views toward the more flooded regions of the northern Pantanal during the rainy season between November and March.
Andean Foothills
Distant views of the Serranía de Santiago and the beginning of the Andes mountain range as you descend into Santa Cruz.
Keep your window shade partially closed during mid-day flights as the sun will be on this side for most of the westward journey. Watch for the dramatic color change in the soil from the deep red 'Terra Roxa' of Brazil to the pale sandy browns of the Bolivian lowlands.
Book Hotels in Santa CruzDistance: 1,849 km (1,149 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 28 min
Departure: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Arrival: VVI (-17.6448, -63.135399)
Route Type: International
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