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POA → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Aparados da Serra canyons shortly after takeoff and the iconic airplane-shaped layout of Brasília upon arrival.
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Aparados da Serra
Stunning views of the sheer vertical cliffs and deep canyons, including Itaimbezinho, approximately 15-20 minutes after takeoff.
Coastal Glimpses
On clear days, the distant blue line of the Atlantic Ocean and the coastal mountain ranges of Santa Catarina are visible.
Metropolitan Corridors
Bird's-eye views of the urban sprawl of Curitiba and the industrial outskirts of the Greater São Paulo region.
Lake Paranoá
The sparkling blue waters of the man-made lake that defines the eastern border of the federal capital during descent.
Brasília Pilot Plan
The world-famous 'Airplane' urban design by Lúcio Costa is frequently visible during the final bank into BSB airport.
This is the premier side for geography enthusiasts. Ensure you are seated by the window for the first 20 minutes to see the canyons of Rio Grande do Sul. For the best experience in Brasília, hope for a northern approach (Runway 11L or 11R), which puts the National Congress and the Esplanade of Ministries directly in view. Morning flights offer the best lighting for photography of the eastern landscapes.
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Guaíba Delta
Aerial view of the complex network of islands and channels where the Jacuí River meets the Guaíba Lake near Porto Alegre.
Rio Grande do Sul Interior
Extensive vistas of the rolling hills and agricultural mosaics characteristic of the northern Gaucho highlands.
Triângulo Mineiro
Clear views of the large-scale soybean and corn plantations in the productive agricultural hub of western Minas Gerais.
Western Horizon
Exceptional views of the sunset over the vast Brazilian central plateau for late afternoon departures.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and enjoy the golden hour over the Cerrado. It is also the best side for observing the rural expansion and the transition from the Pampa biome to the tropical savannah. Keep an eye out for the many reservoirs and dams along the Rio Paranaíba during the mid-flight phase.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,605 km (997 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: Domestic
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