MAD → GRU

Madrid & Central Spain

Aerial views of the Spanish plateau and the historic architecture of the Madrid metropolitan area shortly after takeoff.

Canary Islands Archipelago

Distant views of the volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote or Fuerteventura depending on the specific oceanic track.

Atlantic Horizon

Deep ocean views that are particularly striking during the sunrise as the aircraft approaches the South American continent.

Recife and Maceió Coastline

The first sight of Brazil, featuring coral reefs and the distinctive 'Green Coast' of the Northeast region.

Baía de Todos os Santos

A view of the massive bay surrounding Salvador, the historic capital of Bahia, often visible from the flight path.

Serra do Mar

The dramatic, cloud-shrouded green mountains that run along the Brazilian coast towards São Paulo.

Portuguese Atlantic Coast

Views of the rugged Iberian coastline and the mouth of the Tagus River if the flight path tracks westward.

ITCZ Weather Formations

Massive towering cumulonimbus clouds common near the equator, known to sailors as 'The Doldrums'.

Brazilian Highlands

The vast interior plateaus and the reddish soil of the Cerrado biome as the flight turns inland toward Guarulhos.

Paraíba do Sul River

The winding river valley that carves through the mountains of the Southeast region near the end of the journey.

São Paulo Sprawl

An incredible view of the endless urban sea and skyscrapers that define the Guarulhos and São Paulo metropolitan areas during final approach.