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LAD → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side (Starboard) is generally preferred for the panoramic views of the Luanda Bay upon departure and the complex urban landscape of Sao Paulo on the final approach.
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Luanda Cityscape
Unparalleled views of the Angolan capital's high-rise buildings and the bustling Port of Luanda.
Equatorial Sunsets
Depending on flight timing, this side provides front-row seats to spectacular ocean sunsets over the horizon.
Coastal Shipping Lanes
Spot major cargo vessels congregating near the Brazilian coast as you approach the port of Santos/Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo Megalopolis
Witness the incredible density and scale of the world's 4th largest city during the final descent into Guarulhos.
The Right Side is typically better for avoiding direct solar glare for much of the westbound journey. It offers the best view of the Luanda Bay and the Ilha de Luanda during departure. For the arrival at GRU, the right side usually provides a better perspective of the vast urban sprawl of Sao Paulo, especially if the plane approaches from the east/northeast.
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Mussulo Peninsula
A long sandspit stretching south from Luanda, offering a beautiful contrast between the lagoon and the Atlantic.
South Atlantic Void
Experience the true scale of the Atlantic crossing with endless horizons and deep blue ocean patterns.
Ilhabela
As you approach the Brazilian coast, look for the lush, mountainous island known for its dense Atlantic Forest.
Serra do Mar
The dramatic coastal mountain range that separates the Brazilian highlands from the Atlantic Ocean.
On the Left Side, the sun will be positioned to the north, which may cause glare during the middle of a daytime crossing in the Southern Hemisphere. This side is excellent for seeing the long, sandy stretches of the Angolan coast immediately after takeoff. For the arrival into GRU, this side often sees the transition from the ocean into the mountainous coastal forests.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 6,534 km (4,060 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 41 min
Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: International
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