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POA → FLN
Which side of the plane to sit from Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre) to Hercílio Luz International Airport (Florianopolis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a magnificent panorama of the South Atlantic coastline, including the unique cliffs of Torres and the spectacular entry approach into the island city of Florianópolis.
Lagoa do Peixe
The narrow strip of land between the Atlantic Ocean and this unique coastal lagoon system.
Torres Cliffs
The iconic basaltic towers and sea stacks that mark the border between Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.
Santa Catarina Coast
A continuous string of white sand beaches including Praia do Rosa and Garopaba.
Right Whale Coast
Between July and November, look for dark shapes in the turquoise bays which are often migrating whales.
Florianópolis Bay Approach
A stunning low-altitude view of the southern part of the island and its coastal lagoons during landing.
The right side is the 'ocean side' and generally more scenic. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for photography as the sun is in the west. Use polarized sunglasses to better see the turquoise hues of the ocean and the whale silhouettes during the winter season.
Porto Alegre & Guaíba
Aerial view of the Rio Grande do Sul capital and the expansive Guaíba River immediately after departure.
Serra Gaúcha Foothills
The lush green rolling hills and valleys characteristic of the southern Brazilian highlands.
Aparados da Serra
On clear days, the distant but dramatic cliff edges of the canyons near Cambará do Sul are visible.
Serra do Tabuleiro
Dense Atlantic Forest mountain ranges that mark the final approach into the Florianópolis area.
Continental Florianópolis
View of the mainland suburbs and industrial areas before crossing the bay to the airport.
Sit on the left for inland scenery and mountain ranges. Morning flights are best to avoid the sun's glare. During the descent, keep an eye out for the deep green canopy of the Serra do Tabuleiro State Park.
Distance: 363 km (226 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Arrival: FLN (-27.670278549194336, -48.5525016784668)
Route Type: Domestic
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