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LIS → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (Lisbon) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Portuguese coastline upon departure and provides the best views of the Brazilian coastline and the São Francisco River during the descent into South America.
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Tagus River & 25 de Abril Bridge
Aerial view of the iconic suspension bridge and the southern suburbs of Lisbon during takeoff.
Costa da Caparica
A long stretch of golden sand beaches extending south from the Tagus estuary.
Deep South Atlantic
Vast ocean views where the deep blue of the water meets the horizon, often seeing trade wind cloud patterns.
Brazilian Northeast Coast
The first glimpse of South America, typically featuring the turquoise reefs near Recife or Maceió.
São Francisco River
A massive, winding river that cuts through the arid interior, visible as you head toward Central Brazil.
Cerrado Plateau
The unique tropical savanna landscape of the Brazilian Highlands approaching the Federal District.
For day flights, the left side avoids direct glare from the sun when traveling south/southwest in the morning. Best views of the Brazilian coast occur about 7-8 hours into the flight. During the approach to BSB, the left side often captures the expansiveness of Lake Paranoá.
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Sintra & Cascais
If the flight departs westward, you might see the historic palaces of Sintra and the Estoril coast.
Cabo da Roca
The westernmost point of continental Europe, marked by dramatic cliffs dropping into the Atlantic.
Cape Verde Archipelago
Occasional sightings of the volcanic islands of Sal or Boa Vista depending on the specific flight corridor.
The Sertão
The rugged, semi-arid interior of Brazil characterized by unique geological formations and reddish earth.
Brasília Pilot Plan
The world-famous 'airplane-shaped' urban design of Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa's capital city.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunset if the flight is an afternoon departure. When landing in Brasília, the right side frequently offers a better view of the city's unique architectural layout (Plano Piloto) depending on the wind direction and runway approach (usually Runway 11L or 29R).
Book Hotels in BrasiliaDistance: 7,294 km (4,532 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 35 min
Departure: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: International
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