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POA → PFB
Which side of the plane to sit from Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre) to Lauro Kurtz Airport (Passo Fundo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Porto Alegre urban sprawl and the gradual elevation change as the aircraft approaches the Serra Gaúcha foothills and the northern plateau.
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Porto Alegre Metropolitan Area
A dense urban view of the state capital, including the historic center and the Arena do Grêmio stadium.
Serra Gaúcha Foothills
In the distance, you can spot the rising terrain of the mountainous region known for its vineyards and European influence.
Araucaria Landscapes
As the plane approaches Passo Fundo, look for the iconic 'Pinheiro do Paraná' trees dotting the high-altitude plateau.
Morning flights provide the best lighting for the Serra Gaúcha views on the horizon. The right side is particularly scenic during the descent into PFB, as the terrain noticeably shifts from lowlands to the Planalto Médio plateau.
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Guaíba Lake & Estuary
Visible immediately after takeoff, providing a vast view of the water system that defines Porto Alegre's geography.
Jacuí Delta
An intricate network of islands and winding river channels located just west of the airport.
Pampa Agricultural Plains
Extensive vistas of the rolling hills and large-scale soy and wheat plantations characteristic of the Rio Grande do Sul interior.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the direct western sun glare. Keep an eye out for the Jacuí River as it meanders through the lowlands during the first 10 minutes of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 225 km (140 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Arrival: PFB (-28.243999, -52.326599)
Route Type: Domestic
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