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POA → MGF
Which side of the plane to sit from Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre) to Regional de Maringá - Sílvio Nane Junior Airport (Maringa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Porto Alegre urban area and the Serra Gaúcha mountains during takeoff, along with the best angle for spotting Maringá's unique cone-shaped cathedral during the descent.
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Porto Alegre Skyline
Excellent views of the downtown area, the Arena do Grêmio, and the Salgado Filho airport layout upon departure.
Serra Gaúcha Highlands
Distances views of the mountainous vineyard regions around Bento Gonçalves and Caxias do Sul.
Araucaria Forests
Look for the distinctive umbrella-shaped silhouettes of the Araucaria angustifolia trees throughout the Santa Catarina highlands.
Maringá Cathedral
A prime view of the Catedral de Maringá, one of South America's tallest monuments, during the final approach to MGF.
The right side is highly recommended for morning flights to avoid direct glare. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of the flight; the plane often banks in a way that provides a perfect photo op of Maringá's planned urban layout and its iconic cone-shaped cathedral.
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Guaíba Estuary
Aerial view of the complex water network and islands surrounding Porto Alegre immediately after takeoff.
Rio Grande do Sul Interior
The transition from the industrial metro area to the rolling hills and agricultural hubs of the Planalto Médio.
Uruguay River
A clear view of the wide Uruguay River which serves as the natural border between Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina.
Red Soil Transition
Witness the shift to the famous 'Terra Roxa' (red soil) as you enter the northern agricultural heartland of Paraná.
Sit on the left if you want a view of the sunset on late afternoon flights. This side provides a broader perspective of the agricultural expansion and the vast grain fields of the interior states.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 729 km (453 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 13 min
Departure: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Arrival: MGF (-23.4794445038, -52.01222229)
Route Type: Domestic
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