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Tip: Sit on the left side for takeoff.
Passengers will see the dense northern suburbs of Sao Paulo and the lush, green slopes of the Serra da Cantareira mountains shortly after rotation.
Passengers will see the dense northern suburbs of Sao Paulo and the lush, green slopes of the Serra da Cantareira mountains shortly after rotation.
The Right side is generally superior for photography on this Northbound route as it faces away from the direct sun for most of the flight, offering clear views of the Amazon Basin and the transition from the Llanos plains to the Andes.
The right side offers superior views of the massive inland reservoirs, the dramatic crossing of the Paraná River near the Itaipu Dam, and the best angle for the winding Paraguay River during the final approach into Asuncion.
The right side offers superior views of the Tietê River's inland course and provides the most dramatic perspective of the Chapada dos Guimarães cliffs during the descent into Cuiabá.
While both sides offer stunning views of the transition from the Brazilian plateau to the Andes, the Right Side is superior for the dramatic approach into the Cochabamba valley, providing a front-row seat to the massive Cerro Tunari and the northern edges of the Cordillera Oriental.
The right side offers superior views of the vast Paraná River network and a stunning approach facing the Sierras de Córdoba mountains.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic meeting between the Serra do Mar mountains and the Atlantic coastline, including the spectacular Paranaguá Bay.
The right side is generally superior for this northbound route, offering the best views of the Caribbean islands, the Florida coastline, and the rising sun during early morning arrivals.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Brazilian coastline, the Port of Santos, and a panoramic perspective of Santa Catarina Island upon the final approach to Florianopolis.
The right side is generally superior for this route because it offers the iconic view of Rome and the Vatican City during the final approach into FCO, as well as better perspectives of the North African coastline and the Italian peninsula.
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the sunrise over the Atlantic, the intricate meandering of the Amazon's eastern tributaries, and the spectacular turquoise waters of the Bahamas and Florida's Space Coast during the final approach.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Central American land bridge, the turquoise waters of the Yucatán Peninsula, and the dramatic coastline of Texas during the final descent.
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Saharan interior rock formations and offers a prime vantage point for the Bosphorus and the Asian side of Istanbul during the final approach.