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POA → SDU
Which side of the plane to sit from Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre) to Santos Dumont Airport (Rio De Janeiro)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Brazilian coastline and the Serra do Mar mountains, the Right Side is significantly superior for the iconic landing approach at Santos Dumont, offering a world-class panorama of Rio de Janeiro's most famous landmarks.
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Florianópolis Coast
Stunning aerial views of Santa Catarina Island and its famous white sand beaches.
Port of Santos
The busiest port in Latin America is often visible along the coastline of São Paulo.
Pão de Açúcar
The iconic Sugarloaf Mountain appears right outside the window during the final descent turn.
Cristo Redentor
The Christ the Redeemer statue can be spotted on Corcovado mountain just before touchdown.
Copacabana & Ipanema
Breathtaking views of Rio's world-famous beaches during the standard arrival pattern.
The right side is essential for the 'SDU experience'. Request a window seat forward of the wing to ensure your view of Sugarloaf isn't blocked. For the best lighting on Rio's landmarks, choose a flight arriving in the afternoon when the sun illuminates the mountains and city from the west.
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Lagoa dos Patos
Massive coastal lagoon views shortly after departure from Porto Alegre.
Serra Geral
Dramatic mountain ridges and deep canyons visible as you head north over Rio Grande do Sul.
Curitiba Outskirts
View of the plateau landscape surrounding the capital of Paraná.
Ponte Rio-Niterói
The massive bridge crossing Guanabara Bay is clearly visible on the final approach.
Sit on the left for inland mountain views and the industrial landscape of Niterói during landing. Early morning flights are best to avoid the direct glare of the sun reflecting off the ocean, which is on the opposite side.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,120 km (696 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Arrival: SDU (-22.910499572800003, -43.1631011963)
Route Type: Domestic
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