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POA → CWB
Which side of the plane to sit from Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre) to Afonso Pena Airport (Curitiba)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the breathtaking canyons of Serra Geral and the dramatic escarpment that separates the coastal plains from the high plateau.
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Aparados da Serra
The spectacular deep canyons of Itaimbezinho and Fortaleza located near the RS and SC state border.
Serra Geral Escarpment
Dramatic mountain ridges and vertical cliffs that define the transition to the southern plateau.
Araucária Forests
Dense groves of the iconic, umbrella-shaped Paraná Pine trees characteristic of the highland landscape.
Caxias do Sul
Views of the industrial hub of the Serra Gaúcha region nestled among the rolling hills.
Serra do Mar Descent
Lush Atlantic Forest covering the mountains as the flight prepares for the approach into the Curitiba plateau.
Sit on the left for the best views of the canyons, which usually appear roughly 20-30 minutes after takeoff. For morning flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the rising sun over the Atlantic, offering better clarity for photography. Keep an eye out for the sharp change in elevation as the plane crosses the 'Paredão' of the Serra Geral.
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Lagoa dos Patos
The massive northern tip of South America's largest lagoon visible shortly after departing POA.
Torres Coastline
The unique basalt cliffs and beaches where the mountains meet the sea at the edge of Rio Grande do Sul.
Florianópolis
Depending on the flight path, the distant silhouette of Santa Catarina Island and the Hercílio Luz Bridge.
Laguna & Cabo de Santa Marta
The historic port city and the prominent lighthouse marking a major geographic point on the coast.
Port of Itajaí
Views of one of Brazil's busiest shipping hubs and the surrounding Balneário Camboriú skyline in the distance.
The right side is ideal for coastal enthusiasts. During afternoon flights, the sun is behind the aircraft, lighting up the blue waters of the Atlantic and the white sands of Santa Catarina's beaches beautifully. Look out for the 'Ilha da Magia' (Florianópolis) about halfway through the journey if the pilot takes a more coastal route.
Book Hotels in CuritibaDistance: 534 km (332 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Arrival: CWB (-25.5284996033, -49.175800323500006)
Route Type: Domestic
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