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MEX → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (Mexico City) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is preferred primarily for the iconic departure views of Mexico's most famous volcanoes and the spectacular sunrise over the Amazon basin during the typical overnight schedule.
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Mexican Volcanoes
Stunning views of the snow-capped Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes shortly after takeoff from MEX.
Yucatán Coast
Aerial perspective of the turquoise waters and white sands of the Mexican Caribbean coast.
Amazon Tributaries
Vast networks of winding rivers cutting through the deep green of the Brazilian rainforest.
Rainforest Sunrise
A breathtaking sunrise over the horizon of the Amazon basin on overnight flight segments.
São Paulo Skyline
A panoramic view of the massive urban density of the Guarulhos and São Paulo metropolitan area.
For the best experience, select a window seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the volcanoes at departure. Since most flights on this route are overnight, the left side offers a front-row seat to the sunrise over the Atlantic-facing side of the continent. Bring a camera with good low-light capabilities for the early morning transition over the Amazon.
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Pacific Shoreline
Views of the rugged Pacific coastline along the Central American isthmus.
Colombian Andes
The northern reaches of the Andes mountain range as the flight crosses into South America.
Amazon Canopy
An endless carpet of dense, primary rainforest stretching toward the horizon.
Cerrado Highlands
Transition from tropical forest to the high plateaus of central Brazil.
Guarulhos Lights
The shimmering lights of the industrial suburbs during a night-time approach to GRU.
The right side is ideal for passengers who prefer to avoid the direct glare of the morning sun during the final hours of the flight. It provides excellent views of the Andes cordilleras if there is still daylight during the northern leg of the journey. During the descent, this side often faces the city center of São Paulo depending on the active runway configuration.
Book Hotels in Sao PauloDistance: 7,433 km (4,619 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 45 min
Departure: MEX (19.4363, -99.072098)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: International
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