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MAO → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for its unparalleled view of the Meeting of Waters near Manaus shortly after takeoff and the expansive views of the São Paulo metropolis during the approach.
Encontro das Águas
The dramatic confluence of the dark Rio Negro and the sandy-colored Solimões River, which run side-by-side for miles.
Pristine Amazon Rainforest
Thousands of square miles of dense, unbroken green canopy visible during the first hour of flight.
Araguaia River
Vast river systems and sandy river beaches visible as you cross into the state of Tocantins and Goiás.
São Paulo Urban Sprawl
On the final approach to GRU, the left side often provides views of the endless skyline and the city's dense residential areas.
Serra do Mar Edge
Distant views of the coastal mountain range as the plane aligns for its final descent into the São Paulo highlands.
Book a seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the Meeting of Waters, which occurs very quickly after takeoff from MAO. For morning flights, this side will be in the shade for a significant portion of the journey, making it easier to take photos without glare.
Rio Negro Basin
Aerial views of the massive, dark-water tributaries that feed into the Amazon river system near Manaus.
Agricultural Frontier
Watch the landscape transform from jungle into the geometric patterns of large-scale soy and corn farms in Mato Grosso.
Paranaíba River
Crucial water systems marking the border between the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo.
Cantareira State Park
Lush green mountains and reservoirs located just north of the São Paulo city center visible during descent.
Western Horizon
Perfect for evening flights to catch a high-altitude sunset over the vast Brazilian interior.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset. Keep an eye out for the rapid change in land use as the flight progresses from the tropical north to the industrial and agricultural heartland of the south. Be prepared for direct sunlight on midday flights which can make the cabin quite warm.
Distance: 2,697 km (1,676 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min
Departure: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: Domestic
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