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LAX → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a superior vantage point for the initial Pacific sunset, the dramatic volcanic peaks of Central America, and the distant silhouette of the Andes during the descent into South America.
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Pacific Sunset
Stunning golden hour views over the ocean immediately following a late afternoon or evening departure from LAX.
Baja Peninsula
The stark, beautiful contrast of the Mexican desert meeting the deep blue Sea of Cortez.
Central American Volcanoes
A chain of dramatic volcanic peaks visible along the coastlines of Guatemala and Nicaragua.
Andean Silhouette
Distant views of the high-altitude peaks of the Andes mountain range to the west as you head south.
Paraná River Basin
Crossing the massive river systems of the interior before entering the state of Sao Paulo.
The right side is the 'sunset side' for the typical evening departures from LAX. It offers the best geographic variety, including the rugged coast of Mexico and the volcanic arcs of Central America. During the southern winter (June-August), the sun sets earlier, providing better visibility of the Mexican coast before total darkness sets in. Keep an eye out for the twinkling lights of coastal cities in Peru and Chile in the distance during the night.
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Gulf of Mexico Coast
Aerial views of the deep blue waters and the curved coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Amazon Rainforest
A vast, unbroken canopy of green stretching to the horizon, intersected by winding brown river arteries.
Brazilian Dawn
Watch the sun rise over the Atlantic side of the continent as you approach the southern tropics.
Sao Paulo Sprawl
The incredible high-rise density of the world's fourth largest city during the final approach.
Equatorial Clouds
Spectacular towering cumulus formations typical of the Intertropical Convergence Zone.
Sit on the left for the best morning light during the final 3 hours of the flight. This side is ideal for photographers wanting to capture the contrast of the Amazon's green against the morning sky. As most LAX-GRU flights are overnight, ensure your window shade is down during the middle of the flight to avoid waking other passengers when the sun rises early over the Atlantic.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 9,919 km (6,163 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 40 min
Departure: LAX (33.94250107, -118.4079971)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: International
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