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MXPGRU

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior scenery including the initial departure views of the Alps, the volcanic silhouettes of Atlantic archipelagos, and a spectacular morning approach along the lush Brazilian 'Costa Verde' coastline.

Right Side Highlights
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Mont Blanc massif

Depending on the SID (Standard Instrument Departure), potential views of the highest peaks in Europe to the North-West.

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Canary Islands

Bird's-eye views of the volcanic terrain of islands like Lanzarote or Tenerife during the flight south.

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Cabo Verde

The rugged, isolated beauty of the Cape Verde archipelago appearing as jewels in the central Atlantic.

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Equatorial Sunrise

A stunning sunrise over the open ocean, usually occurring mid-flight as you cross the Intertropical Convergence Zone.

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Costa Verde

Breathtaking views of the emerald coastline, Ilhabela, and the Serra do Mar mountains during the descent into GRU.

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São Paulo Interior

The massive urban sprawl and dense skyscrapers of the São Paulo metropolitan area during the final approach.

Secure a window seat behind the wing to capture the Brazilian coastline during descent. Most MXP-GRU flights arrive in the early morning; the right side avoids the direct harsh sunlight of the morning sun, providing perfect lighting for photography of the lush coastal rainforests.

Left Side Highlights
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Po Valley & Alps

Immediate views of the Northern Italian landscape and the distant snow-capped peaks upon departure from Malpensa.

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Mediterranean Coast

Aerial perspectives of the French Riviera and the Spanish Mediterranean coastline during the initial southward trek.

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Western Sahara

The striking contrast where the golden sands of the African desert meet the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Dakar Peninsula

Views of the westernmost point of mainland Africa as the flight begins its long trans-Atlantic crossing.

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Brazilian Northeast

First sights of South American soil, typically crossing the coast near the cities of Natal or Recife.

The left side is ideal for catching the sunset over the Mediterranean if taking an evening departure. During the morning arrival in Brazil, you will see the vast interior landscapes, but be aware of glare from the rising sun on this side of the aircraft.

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Route Information

Distance: 9,485 km (5,894 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs 10 min

Departure: MXP (45.6306, 8.728110000000001)

Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)

Route Type: International

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