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SDU → CGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Santos Dumont Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Congonhas Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views in Brazilian aviation, featuring a close-up of Christ the Redeemer and the breathtaking coastline of the Costa Verde.
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Christ the Redeemer
Unrivaled views of the statue atop Corcovado Mountain shortly after takeoff from SDU.
Rio South Zone
Aerial perspective of the world-famous Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon beaches.
Ilha Grande Bay
The stunning emerald waters and hundreds of islands near Angra dos Reis.
Serra do Mar
The lush, Atlantic Forest-covered mountain range that runs parallel to the coast.
São Paulo Skyscrapers
A panoramic view of the massive urban sprawl as you descend into Congonhas.
For the best experience, book a seat in rows 1-5 to avoid wing obstruction. Take morning flights (07:00-10:00) for the best lighting on the Rio coastline. During SDU takeoffs to the south, the plane does a sharp right turn, putting the Christ statue directly in your window.
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Rio-Niterói Bridge
A clear view of the massive 13km bridge crossing the Guanabara Bay.
Niterói MAC
The iconic saucer-shaped Contemporary Art Museum designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
Paraíba Valley
The industrial heartland of Brazil, including the Embraer headquarters in São José dos Campos.
Paulista Avenue
If landing from the north, you can see the high-rises and antennas of SP's financial center.
The right side is ideal for night flights to witness the infinite sea of lights that is the São Paulo metropolitan area. It is also the better side for viewing the Niterói shoreline and the airport operations at SDU before departure.
Book Hotels in Sao PauloDistance: 366 km (227 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: SDU (-22.910499572800003, -43.1631011963)
Arrival: CGH (-23.626110076904297, -46.65638732910156)
Route Type: Domestic
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