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SDU → BPS
Which side of the plane to sit from Santos Dumont Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Porto Seguro Airport (Porto Seguro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a continuous and breathtaking panorama of the Brazilian coastline, from the iconic Guanabara Bay to the turquoise waters of the Discovery Coast in Bahia.
Sugarloaf Mountain
A stunning close-up of Pão de Açúcar as the plane departs from the narrow runway of Santos Dumont.
Região dos Lagos
Spectacular views of the crystal-clear turquoise waters and white sand dunes of Cabo Frio, Arraial do Cabo, and Búzios.
Vitória & Vila Velha
The aircraft passes over the Espírito Santo coastline, offering views of the Convento da Penha and the busy Port of Tubarão.
Abrolhos Bank
If the flight path stays slightly offshore, you can see the shallower, lighter blue waters of the Abrolhos coral reef system.
Discovery Coast
The approach into Porto Seguro reveals the vibrant reefs and red cliffs typical of the southern Bahia shoreline.
The right side is the 'ocean side' and is generally considered the most scenic for this route. Sit here for incredible views of the Arraial do Cabo 'Caribbean' waters. Morning flights are ideal as the sun rises over the Atlantic, illuminating the coastline, though you should bring sunglasses for the initial hour.
Christ the Redeemer
Immediately after takeoff from SDU, the left side often provides a clear view of Corcovado Mountain and the statue overlooking the city.
Serra do Mar
The flight path parallels this lush, emerald-green mountain range that separates the coastal plains from the highlands.
Monte Pascoal
Visible as you approach southern Bahia, this iconic peak was the first piece of land spotted by Portuguese explorers in 1500.
Atlantic Forest Reserves
Expansive views of some of the best-preserved stretches of the Mata Atlântica biome in the state of Espírito Santo.
Choose the left side for the best chance to see the Christ the Redeemer statue during the initial climb. Afternoon flights are preferable on this side to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the ocean, allowing for clearer photos of the mountainous interior.
Distance: 837 km (520 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: SDU (-22.910499572800003, -43.1631011963)
Arrival: BPS (-16.438601000000002, -39.080898)
Route Type: Domestic
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