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SDU → CWB
Which side of the plane to sit from Santos Dumont Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Afonso Pena Airport (Curitiba)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views of Rio de Janeiro's landmarks immediately after takeoff and follows the dramatic peaks of the Serra do Mar mountain range for the duration of the flight.
Sugarloaf & Christ the Redeemer
Immediately after takeoff, witness the world-famous Corcovado and Pão de Açúcar peaks against the Rio skyline.
Rio's Beaches
A sweeping aerial view of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon as the aircraft climbs and turns toward the south.
Serra do Mar National Park
Dense, prehistoric-looking Atlantic Forest covering the steep ridges of the coastal mountain range.
Greater São Paulo
On clear days, the distant but massive urban sprawl of the São Paulo metropolitan area is visible to the west.
Paraná Plateau
The landscape shifts to the high-altitude plateau of Curitiba, characterized by the iconic Araucaria (pine) trees.
Sit on the right for the absolute best 'Rio Experience' during the first 5 minutes of flight. To maximize visibility, choose a seat forward of the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Afternoon flights on this side may experience some glare, but the sunset views over the mountains are spectacular.
Guanabara Bay
Direct views of the Niterói Bridge and the naval architecture of the bay immediately upon departure from SDU.
Ilha Grande
A stunning view of this massive, emerald-green island surrounded by turquoise waters near Angra dos Reis.
Ilhabela Archipelago
Clear views of the volcanic peaks of Ilhabela rising out of the Atlantic Ocean as you fly south-southwest.
Port of Paranaguá
As the plane begins its descent into Curitiba, look for the intricate canal systems and shipping vessels of one of Brazil's largest ports.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun over the Atlantic. This side is superior for spotting the unique geography of the 'Costa Verde' islands. On the final approach to CWB, keep an eye out for the transition from the ocean to the steep coastal mountains.
Distance: 676 km (420 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min
Departure: SDU (-22.910499572800003, -43.1631011963)
Arrival: CWB (-25.5284996033, -49.175800323500006)
Route Type: Domestic
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