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RAO → CWB
Which side of the plane to sit from Leite Lopes Airport (Ribeirao Preto) to Afonso Pena Airport (Curitiba)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more scenic transition from the red-earthed agricultural heartland of São Paulo to the lush, mountainous Atlantic Forest of the Serra do Mar as you enter the Curitiba plateau.
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Ribeirão Preto Skyline
A clear view of the 'Brazilian California' urban layout immediately after takeoff from RAO.
Sugarcane Carpets
Vast, geometric green and gold fields that dominate the landscape of northern São Paulo state.
Paranapanema River
Crossing the massive river system that forms the natural border between São Paulo and Paraná states.
Serra do Mar Edge
During descent, the rugged, cloud-kissed peaks of the coastal range are visible to the east.
Greater Curitiba
A bird's eye view of the city's extensive park systems and urban planning as you align for landing.
For morning flights, the left side avoids direct glare from the sun, providing better visibility of the horizon. Look out for the large reservoirs near the state border, which look like mirrors in the early light. This side is also superior for spotting the characteristic misty valleys of the Curitiba region.
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Interior Plateaus
Continuous views of the rolling hills and high-altitude farming plains of the Brazilian interior.
Chavantes Reservoir
Portions of the large blue water bodies created by the damming of the Paranapanema River.
Araucaria Forests
The first sightings of the iconic Paraná Pine trees, which become more frequent as the altitude increases.
São José dos Pinhais
Views of the industrial complexes and the metropolitan growth surrounding the Afonso Pena Airport.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the inland plateaus. Keep your camera ready as you enter Paraná airspace to capture the unique umbrella-shaped Araucaria trees. Note that visibility can be limited by frequent afternoon fog near Curitiba.
Book Hotels in CuritibaDistance: 509 km (316 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: RAO (-21.136388778686523, -47.77666854858398)
Arrival: CWB (-25.5284996033, -49.175800323500006)
Route Type: Domestic
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