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POA → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a premier view of the South Brazilian coastline, showcasing massive lagoons, the Santa Catarina island chain, and the dramatic meeting of the Serra do Mar mountains with the Atlantic Ocean.
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Lagoa dos Patos
One of the largest lagoon systems in South America, stretching along the coast right after takeoff.
Florianópolis (Ilha da Magia)
A stunning view of Santa Catarina Island, including the Lagoa da Conceição and pristine beaches.
Balneário Camboriú Skyline
The 'Dubai of Brazil' featuring the country's tallest residential skyscrapers clustered along the shore.
Serra do Mar Escarpment
The lush, green mountain range where the Brazilian Highlands drop abruptly into the Atlantic Ocean.
Baixada Santista
The Port of Santos and the coastal cities of Guarujá and São Vicente during the descent pattern.
The right side is unbeatable for coastal scenery. Choose this side for evening flights to witness the sunset reflecting off the Atlantic. Look for the Santa Catarina coastline approximately 35-45 minutes into the flight. If the plane circles for landing, you may get a direct view of the Serra da Cantareira forest reserve.
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Porto Alegre Cityscape
Aerial view of the Guaíba Lake and the metropolitan skyline immediately after departure.
Serra Gaúcha Vineyards
The rolling hills of the Bento Gonçalves wine region, characterized by emerald green valleys.
Aparados da Serra Canyons
Massive basaltic plateaus and deep vertical gorges near the border of Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.
Curitiba Urban Grid
A high-altitude perspective of the organized urban planning and parks of the Paraná state capital.
São Paulo Industrial Belt
The dense industrial and residential sprawl of the ABC region as the plane prepares for landing.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid harsh glare from the rising sun. Watch closely about 15-20 minutes after takeoff for the dramatic cliffs of the canyons. During the final approach into GRU, this side often provides a broader view of the vast São Paulo metropolitan expanse.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 866 km (538 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: Domestic
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