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REC → VCP
Which side of the plane to sit from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (Recife) to Viracopos International Airport (Campinas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the 'Brazilian Caribbean' coastline during the first half of the flight, featuring turquoise waters and coral reefs.
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Boa Viagem Beach
Immediately after takeoff from Recife, enjoy a bird's-eye view of the urban beachfront and its famous reef formations.
Costa dos Corais
View the stunning turquoise natural pools of Maragogi and Japaratinga along the Alagoas coast.
Maceió Skyline
The white sandy beaches and urban lagoons of the Alagoas capital are clearly visible as the plane heads south.
São Francisco River Delta
Witness the massive 'Old Chico' river meeting the Atlantic Ocean at the border of Alagoas and Sergipe.
Aracaju Coast
The distinct river estuaries and coastal developments of Sergipe provide a unique geographic pattern.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while capturing the vibrant blues of the Atlantic. The coastal scenery is most prominent in the first 45 minutes of the flight before the path moves further inland.
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Borborema Plateau
Rugged terrain and the transition from the coastal zone to the semi-arid Agreste region of Pernambuco.
The Sertão
A vast view of the Brazilian hinterlands with its unique vegetation and occasional reservoir dams.
Espinhaço Mountains
As the flight crosses Minas Gerais, look for the ancient rocky ridges that define the landscape.
São Paulo Interior
Endless patterns of sugar cane plantations and orange groves as you approach the Campinas region.
Campinas Urban Area
Views of the industrial and technological hubs of Valinhos and Vinhedo during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the inland mountains and the vast agricultural heartland. Keep an eye out for the São Francisco River crossing mid-flight, which looks like a silver thread through the dry landscape.
Book Hotels in CampinasDistance: 2,106 km (1,309 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 48 min
Departure: REC (-8.126489639282228, -34.923599243164055)
Arrival: VCP (-23.0074005127, -47.1344985962)
Route Type: Domestic
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