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SDU → POA
Which side of the plane to sit from Santos Dumont Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Salgado Filho Airport (Porto Alegre)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unbeatable panorama of Rio de Janeiro's landmarks immediately after takeoff, followed by the dramatic Serra do Mar mountains and the unique canyon geography of the south.
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Rio Landmarks
Direct views of Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer during the initial climb from SDU.
Serra do Mar
The dramatic, mist-covered mountain range that follows the coastline through São Paulo and Paraná.
Curitiba Plateau
The high-altitude urban sprawl of Curitiba visible as the flight moves into Southern Brazil.
Aparados da Serra Canyons
Dramatic vertical cliffs and deep canyons on the border between Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.
Guaíba River
The intricate waterways and islands of the Guaíba Delta as the plane descends into Porto Alegre.
The right side is the 'scenic side' for this route. Sit here for the iconic SDU departure 'loop' which provides a postcard view of Rio. In the final 30 minutes, watch for the transition from the high basaltic plateau to the lowlands of the Gaucho pampas. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for the Serra do Mar mountains.
Book Hotels in Porto AlegreNiterói Skyline
Aerial view of Guanabara Bay and the contemporary architecture of Niterói shortly after departure.
Ilha Grande Bay
The deep blue waters and lush green islands of the Angra dos Reis region.
Atlantic Horizon
Expansive views of the South Atlantic coastline and the remote oceanic islands of Rio state.
Ilhabela
The rugged, forested mountains of the largest island on the São Paulo coast rising from the sea.
Florianópolis Coast
A distant view of the Santa Catarina island and its famous white sand beaches.
The left side is superior for sunrise views over the Atlantic on early morning flights. During the SDU departure, you get a wider view of the Rio-Niterói Bridge and the bay's entrance. It is generally calmer visually with long stretches of ocean horizon.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,120 km (696 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: SDU (-22.910499572800003, -43.1631011963)
Arrival: POA (-29.994400024414062, -51.1713981628418)
Route Type: Domestic
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