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JFK → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from John F Kennedy International Airport (New York) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic New York City skyline on departure, the stunning turquoise reefs of the Bahamas, and a front-row seat to the sprawling urban density of Sao Paulo during the approach.
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Manhattan Skyline
Depending on the departure runway and climb-out pattern, you may see the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center.
The Bahamas
Stunning views of the Great Bahama Bank and the Exuma island chain's vibrant turquoise waters.
Hispaniola
Clear views of the rugged mountainous terrain of the Dominican Republic and Haiti during the mid-flight transit.
Amazon Rainforest
An endless green carpet of dense jungle and winding silty rivers visible for hours over central Brazil.
Sao Paulo Urban Sea
An incredible view of one of the world's largest cities, characterized by an endless sea of skyscrapers during the descent.
The right side is the 'scenic' winner for this route. For the best views of the Bahamas, ensure you are on a daytime flight or a late-afternoon departure. When approaching GRU, the right side usually provides the best angle of the massive Paulistano urban sprawl, though smog can occasionally limit visibility in the early morning.
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Long Island Shoreline
Scenic views of the Rockaways and the south shore of Long Island immediately after takeoff from JFK.
Atlantic Sunrise
On typical overnight schedules, this side provides a spectacular sunrise over the open Atlantic Ocean.
Lesser Antilles
Distant views of the eastern Caribbean island chain as the flight tracks south toward the equator.
Amazon River Delta
Aerial perspective of where the massive Amazon river systems meet the Atlantic near the Brazilian coast.
Serra da Mantiqueira
The rolling green mountains and high plateaus of southeastern Brazil as the flight nears its destination.
Choose the left side for an overnight flight if you want to wake up to the sunrise over the Atlantic. It is generally quieter for sleeping as you are facing away from the afternoon sun during the final hours of flight, but you will miss the primary Caribbean island chains.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 7,664 km (4,762 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 1 min
Departure: JFK (40.63980103, -73.77890015)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: International
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