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ORD → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers the most diverse scenery, including the vibrant turquoise waters of the Bahamas, the dramatic flat-topped tepuis of the Guiana Shield, and a spectacular sunrise over the Amazon basin during morning arrivals.
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Chicago Lakefront
Sweeping views of the Chicago skyline and the deep blue of Lake Michigan immediately after takeoff.
Appalachian Ridges
The rhythmic fold-and-thrust belt of the eastern United States mountains visible during the first hour.
The Bahamas
Stunning aerial perspectives of the Great Bahama Bank's turquoise waters and coral cays.
Guiana Highlands
Ancient, flat-topped tepui mountains rising through the clouds in Venezuela and Guyana.
Amazon Canopy
The world's largest rainforest stretching to the horizon as you cross the equator.
São Paulo Skyline
A sea of skyscrapers appearing during the final descent into the Southern Hemisphere's largest city.
Most ORD-GRU flights are overnight. Choosing the left side ensures you witness the sunrise over the Amazon or the Atlantic coastline as you approach Brazil. Sit forward of the wing for the clearest view of the Bahamian reefs. Look out for the Orinoco River delta's brown sediment meeting the blue ocean.
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A bird's-eye view of one of the world's busiest airport infrastructures upon departure.
Ohio River Valley
The winding curves of the Ohio River as it cuts through the American Midwest.
Caribbean Sea
Vast blue expanses with distant views of the western edge of the Greater Antilles.
Western Amazon
Dense, unbroken green wilderness showcasing the sheer scale of the Brazilian interior.
Brazilian Plateau
The rugged terrain of the Planalto Central as the aircraft heads south toward the state of São Paulo.
Serra do Mar
The forested coastal mountain range that defines the landscape around the São Paulo metropolis.
The right side is excellent for catching the sunset over the United States during late afternoon departures. While it offers fewer island sightings than the left, it provides a more consistent view of the vast Amazonian interior. It is typically the 'darker' side during the flight, which is better for sleeping.
Book Hotels in Sao PauloDistance: 8,428 km (5,237 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 55 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: International
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