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GYN → SDU
Which side of the plane to sit from Santa Genoveva Airport (Goiania) to Santos Dumont Airport (Rio De Janeiro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The arrival into Santos Dumont is widely considered one of the most beautiful in the world. The right side offers the iconic close-up views of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain during the final descent and banking turn.
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Agro-Industrial Landscape
The transition from the flat Cerrado farms of Goiás to the rolling hills of Minas Gerais.
Serra da Mantiqueira
Dramatic mountain ridges and valleys that define the border between Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro.
Christ the Redeemer
A breathtaking view of the Corcovado mountain and the iconic statue overlooking the city.
Sugarloaf Mountain
The massive granite monoliths and the cable car system at the mouth of Guanabara Bay.
Copacabana and Ipanema
Stunning views of the world-famous Atlantic beaches during the descent pattern.
The right side is non-negotiable for the best experience. Choose a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Christ statue. Most SDU arrivals approach from the south, banking steeply left; this maneuver puts the most famous landmarks directly in your window. Book a flight arriving between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM for the best lighting on the statues and mountains.
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Goiânia Skyline
Aerial view of the planned city of Goiânia and its numerous green parks shortly after takeoff.
Rio-Niterói Bridge
The massive 13-kilometer bridge connecting the two cities across Guanabara Bay.
Niterói Naval Base
Detailed views of the coastline of Niterói and the Brazilian Navy installations on the eastern shore.
Serra dos Órgãos
Distant views of the 'Dedo de Deus' (God's Finger) peak in the mountain range north of Rio.
Sit on the left if you prefer views of the sprawling urban landscape of Niterói and the industrial activity of the bay. It is also the better side to avoid direct sunlight during late afternoon flights heading southeast, though you will miss the primary landmarks of Rio.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 943 km (586 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: GYN (-16.631999969482422, -49.22069931030274)
Arrival: SDU (-22.910499572800003, -43.1631011963)
Route Type: Domestic
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