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JDO → VCP
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando Bezerra de Menezes Airport (Juazeiro Do Norte) to Viracopos International Airport (Campinas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the expansive Sobradinho Reservoir and the dramatic ridges of the Serra do Espinhaço mountain range as you descend into the southeast.
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Sertão Geomorphology
View the unique Caatinga vegetation and the stark, semi-arid landscape of the Ceará-Bahia border shortly after takeoff.
Sobradinho Reservoir
One of the largest artificial lakes in the world by surface area, created by damming the São Francisco River.
Serra do Espinhaço
The 'backbone' of Brazil, this mountain range features rugged quartz peaks and high-altitude grasslands through Minas Gerais.
Diamantina Highlands
The historic mining region of Minas Gerais, characterized by rocky outcrops and deep valleys.
Greater Belo Horizonte
On clear days, the distant urban sprawl and the Iron Quadrangle mountains are visible to the east.
For morning flights, expect significant glare as the sun rises in the east; afternoon flights offer the best lighting for photography of the Minas mountains. Keep an eye out for the massive blue expanse of Sobradinho about 30-40 minutes into the flight.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilChapada do Araripe
A stunning plateau that dominates the horizon immediately south of Juazeiro do Norte.
São Francisco River Crossing
A direct view of the 'Old Chico' river as it winds through the interior of the continent.
Agribusiness Hubs
Massive circular irrigation patterns and industrial-scale farms in western Minas Gerais and northern São Paulo.
Rio Grande Reservoirs
A series of large dams and hydroelectric plants marking the border between Minas Gerais and São Paulo.
Ribeirão Preto Skyline
One of the most prosperous urban centers in the Brazilian interior, visible during the descent towards VCP.
The right side is ideal for morning departures to avoid direct sunlight. Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the Chapada do Araripe plateau right after takeoff, which is the most scenic part of the initial climb.
Book Hotels in CampinasDistance: 1,947 km (1,210 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: JDO (-7.21895980835, -39.2700996399)
Arrival: VCP (-23.0074005127, -47.1344985962)
Route Type: Domestic
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