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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 left side provides a more immersive view of the massive São Paulo urban sprawl and the unique ecological transition from Atlantic Forest to the agricultural interior.
While both sides offer vast ocean views, the Right Side (K seats) typically provides a more dramatic perspective of the São Paulo urban sprawl upon departure and a superior view of the Dutch landscape and Amsterdam city layout during the descent into Schiphol.
The Right Side is generally preferred for this route because it offers a spectacular sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean and a better chance of spotting the Macaronesian archipelagos like Cape Verde and the Canary Islands.
The right side provides the most iconic approach views of Lisbon, including the Tagus River and the city's historic districts, while also offering the best angle for the sunrise over the Atlantic during this eastbound overnight journey.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range and the large reservoirs northeast of São Paulo, followed by the unique geological formations of the mining regions in Minas Gerais.
The left side offers superior views of the vast agricultural heartland of São Paulo and Minas Gerais, including major cities and spectacular sunset vistas on afternoon flights.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the São Paulo metropolitan sprawl immediately after takeoff, followed by expansive views of the intensive agricultural heartland and the approach into the Triângulo Mineiro plateau.
The left side is generally preferred for the approach into London, offering iconic views of the city's skyline and the River Thames on standard arrival paths.
The right side provides a more scenic perspective of the transition from the Serra do Mar foothills to the vast agricultural plateaus, including a better angle for the Paranapanema river crossing and Maringá's landmark cathedral.
The right side offers a superior panorama of the vast São Paulo metropolitan sprawl upon departure and better views of the hydroelectric infrastructure near the state border.
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the São Paulo metropolitan sprawl immediately after takeoff and a more consistent view of the urban landscapes of the interior, including Campinas and São José do Rio Preto.
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.