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PLU → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (Belo Horizonte) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the massive industrial corridors of Minas Gerais and the staggering scale of the Sao Paulo urban sprawl during the final approach into Guarulhos.
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Belo Horizonte Sprawl
A clear view of the dense urban center of BH and the industrial hubs of Contagem and Betim shortly after departure.
Fernao Dias Highway
Watch the BR-381 snake through the mountainous valleys, tracing the primary land route between the two capitals.
Sao Paulo Skyline
As the plane enters the GRU pattern, witness the endless horizon of skyscrapers that define the world's fourth-largest city.
Interior Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides front-row seats to spectacular sunsets over the Brazilian highlands.
The right side is the 'urban' side. For the best experience, book an afternoon flight (around 17:00) to see the transition from the golden hour over the MG mountains to the twinkling lights of Sao Paulo's vast metropolitan area.
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Serra do Espinhaço
The southern tip of this ancient mountain range provides rugged terrain views immediately after takeoff from PLU.
Serra da Mantiqueira
Dramatic ridges and high-altitude peaks that form the natural border between the states of Minas Gerais and Sao Paulo.
Serra da Cantareira
One of the largest urban forests in the world, visible as a dense green belt just moments before touchdown.
Atibainha Reservoir
Part of the Cantareira system, these blue waters contrast beautifully with the surrounding Atlantic Forest.
Sit on the left for morning flights to see the Serra da Mantiqueira illuminated by the rising sun. This side is typically quieter visually until the final descent into the green belt of Northern Sao Paulo.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 476 km (296 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 48 min
Departure: PLU (-19.85120010375977, -43.95059967041016)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: Domestic
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