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POA → PET
Which side of the plane to sit from Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre) to João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (Pelotas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers continuous, sweeping views of the massive Lagoa dos Patos and the characteristic green plains of the Gaucho Pampas throughout the short journey.
Lagoa dos Patos
Stunning views of South America's largest lagoon, which often looks like an endless sea from the cabin window.
The Pampas
The iconic rolling green pastures and agricultural fields that define the interior of Rio Grande do Sul.
São Gonçalo Channel
The winding waterway connecting Lagoa dos Patos to Lagoa Mirim, visible during the descent into Pelotas.
Pelotas Approach
A detailed view of the city's grid and historic architecture just before touching down at PET airport.
This is the premier side for afternoon flights, as the sun sets over the inland plains, reflecting off the lagoon waters. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes for the best shots of the São Gonçalo Channel and the Pelotas urban area.
Porto Alegre South Zone
Aerial perspective of the residential neighborhoods stretching along the southern banks of the Guaíba.
Atlantic Horizon
On very clear days, the distant blue line of the South Atlantic Ocean is visible beyond the coastal strip.
Tapes Wetlands
Complex patterns of lagoons and marshes that form a vital ecosystem for migratory birds in the region.
Sit here during morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Look for the 'Restinga'—the narrow strip of land separating the lagoon from the sea—which looks like a thin ribbon from high altitudes.
Distance: 221 km (137 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 22 min
Departure: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Arrival: PET (-31.718399, -52.327702)
Route Type: Domestic
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