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JPA → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (Joao Pessoa) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the stunning Brazilian coastline, featuring the easternmost tip of the Americas, crystal-clear reefs in Alagoas, and the majestic Baía de Todos os Santos in Salvador.
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Ponta do Seixas
The easternmost point of the Americas is visible immediately after takeoff from João Pessoa.
Recife & Olinda
A panoramic view of the high-rise skyline and the historic colorful rooftops of Olinda.
Maceió Coral Reefs
Vibrant turquoise natural pools and coral formations along the Alagoas coast.
Salvador Coastline
The sprawling city of Salvador and the vast entrance to the Baía de Todos os Santos.
Abrolhos Marine Park
Depending on the specific airway, the rich blue waters of the Abrolhos Bank can be seen off the coast of Bahia.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Atlantic. During the middle of the day, the high sun illuminates the shallow reefs of the Northeast, making the water appear neon green and turquoise. This side is also best for seeing the coastal urban sprawl during the descent phase toward the coast of Rio/São Paulo.
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Sertão Landscapes
The unique semi-arid vegetation and rugged terrain of the Brazilian interior.
São Francisco River
The massive 'Opara' river as it cuts through the dry lands of the Northeast.
Serra do Espinhaço
The long, rocky mountain chain stretching through Minas Gerais towards the south.
Serra do Mar
Lush, cloud-covered Atlantic Forest mountains during the final descent into the state of São Paulo.
São Paulo Urban Sprawl
The immense, seemingly endless sea of buildings that defines the Guarulhos approach.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour and sunset over the inland mountains. Watch for the dramatic change in topography from the flat Agreste to the mountainous regions of Minas Gerais. During the final approach to GRU, this side often provides a clearer view of the Serra da Cantareira forest reserve.
Book Hotels in Sao PauloDistance: 2,190 km (1,361 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 55 min
Departure: JPA (-7.145833015440002, -34.9486122131)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: Domestic
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