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POA → GIG
Which side of the plane to sit from Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is significantly more scenic as it tracks the stunning Atlantic coastline, providing views of Florianópolis, the tropical islands of São Paulo, and the world-famous aerial approach into Rio de Janeiro.
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Lagoa dos Patos
View the massive scale of the lagoon system of Rio Grande do Sul immediately after taking off from POA.
Florianópolis
Stunning views of the Santa Catarina Island, its bridges, and the emerald waters surrounding the city.
Litoral Norte SP
The scenic coastline of São Paulo including Ilhabela and the rugged mountains of the Serra do Mar meeting the sea.
Rio de Janeiro Entrance
Iconic views of the Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, and the Christ the Redeemer during the descent into GIG.
The right side is the 'money' side for this route. For the most dramatic arrival, choose a late afternoon flight when the sunset light hits the granite peaks of Rio. Be alert 20 minutes before landing for the coastal transition into Guanabara Bay.
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Serra Gaúcha Canyons
Dramatic views of the Aparados da Serra National Park and its deep, vertical cliffs shortly after departure.
Southern Plateaus
Expansive agricultural landscapes and rolling green hills of the Santa Catarina and Paraná interior.
Curitiba Skyline
Depending on the flight path, a distant view of the high-density urban center of Curitiba.
Serra da Mantiqueira
Dense Atlantic Forest and rugged mountain peaks as the flight nears the border of Rio de Janeiro state.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you and avoid glare. This side offers better views of the inland canyons if the pilot takes a slightly more western route. It is generally the 'quieter' side visually until the final descent.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,122 km (697 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Arrival: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Route Type: Domestic
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