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POA → CNF
Which side of the plane to sit from Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline and the dramatic escarpments of the Serra do Mar mountain range as you head north.
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Porto Alegre Skyline
A panoramic view of the city center and the Beira-Rio stadium immediately after takeoff.
Santa Catarina Coast
Distant views of the Atlantic Ocean and the white sand beaches of Florianópolis and Camboriú.
Serra do Mar
The dramatic cliffside where the Brazilian plateau drops sharply toward the sea.
Serra da Mantiqueira
High-altitude peaks and Atlantic Forest reserves along the border of São Paulo and Minas Gerais.
Lagoa Santa
The beautiful lakes surrounding the airport area during the final descent into Tancredo Neves.
The right side is optimal for morning flights as the sun illuminates the coastline. Watch for the sharp transition from the green mountains to the blue ocean along the Santa Catarina coast. This side also provides the best perspective of the mountains surrounding Belo Horizonte during the landing pattern.
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Guaíba Delta
Intricate network of islands and channels where five rivers meet right after takeoff.
Serra Gaúcha
Rolling hills and vineyards of the interior highlands of Rio Grande do Sul.
Paraná Interior
Expansive agricultural landscapes characterized by deep red soil and geometric farm patterns.
Campinas Metropolitan Area
Dense urban clusters and industrial hubs as the flight crosses São Paulo state.
Iron Quadrangle
Rugged terrain of the Quadrilátero Ferrífero in Minas Gerais, showing open-pit mining operations.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the interior plateaus. During departure, keep your camera ready for the Guaíba river system. On final approach to CNF, you will get a clear view of the characteristic orange-red earth and rocky outcrops of the Minas Gerais countryside.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,362 km (846 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 49 min
Departure: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Arrival: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Route Type: Domestic
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