Loading map...
MCO → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Orlando International Airport (Orlando) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a premier view of the Bahamian archipelagos shortly after takeoff and captures the first morning light over the vast Amazon rainforest and the coastal mountains of Brazil during the arrival phase.
Search flights from MCO to GRU
Exuma Cays
Glistening turquoise waters and white sand strips of the Bahamas shortly after leaving the Florida coast.
Guiana Shield
Ancient, rugged rock formations and dense jungle as the flight crosses into South America near the equator.
Eastern Amazon
The immense green expanse of the rainforest, often featuring dramatic cloud formations and mist in the early morning.
Minas Gerais Highlands
The red-soil landscapes and mountainous terrain of Brazil mining heartland as you fly south.
Serra do Mar
The dramatic coastal mountain range where the rainforest meets the Atlantic Ocean near the state of Sao Paulo.
Book a window seat on the left for overnight flights to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Atlantic as you enter Brazilian airspace. During the final descent into GRU, this side often provides a scenic sweep of the lush coastal hills if the flight path approaches from the northeast. Ensure your window is clean for the morning light over the Amazon.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for Brazil
Florida Everglades
The unique river of grass and wetland ecosystems of South Florida visible during the initial climb out of Orlando.
Hispaniola Peaks
The high mountain ridges of Haiti and the Dominican Republic rising sharply from the deep Caribbean blue.
Amazon River Meanders
The winding, snake-like paths of massive Amazonian tributaries cutting through the dense forest floor.
Planalto Central
The transition into Brazil central plateau, characterized by vast agricultural fields and savanna landscapes.
Sao Paulo Urban Sprawl
The incredible, near-endless sea of skyscrapers and urban development as you approach South America largest city.
The right side is perfect for capturing the sunset over the Caribbean if taking an evening departure. It provides a great perspective of the scale of the Amazon interior river systems. On clear nights, the lights of central Brazilian cities like Brasilia may be visible in the distance if the flight path tracks slightly west.
Book Hotels in Sao PauloDistance: 6,869 km (4,268 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 5 min
Departure: MCO (28.429399490356445, -81.30899810791016)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.