RAO → GIG

Ilha Grande Bay

Stunning turquoise waters and the preserved rainforest of one of Brazil's most famous islands.

Angra dos Reis

A complex network of hundreds of tiny islands and luxury coastal developments visible during the descent.

Christ the Redeemer

Often visible on the right during the 'Pão de Açúcar' arrival pattern as the plane maneuvers toward GIG.

Sugarloaf Mountain

The iconic granite peak standing guard at the mouth of Guanabara Bay.

Rio South Zone Beaches

Panoramic views of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches just before the final turn for landing.

Serra da Mantiqueira

Dense Atlantic Forest and high-altitude peaks along the border of São Paulo and Minas Gerais.

Paraíba Valley

Bird's eye view of major industrial hubs like São José dos Campos and the winding Paraíba do Sul river.

Serra dos Órgãos

On clear days, the distant jagged silhouettes of the 'God's Finger' rock formation are visible to the north.

Guanabara Bay Shipping

The northern reaches of the bay featuring heavy maritime traffic and the Rio-Niterói Bridge.