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SJP → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport (Sao Jose Do Rio Preto) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the iconic architectural layout of Brasilia and the expansive Lake Paranoá during the final descent, alongside views of major river systems during the cruise.
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Rio Grande Crossing
The massive waterway marking the border between São Paulo and Minas Gerais, featuring several hydroelectric reservoirs.
Paranaíba River
View of the winding Paranaíba River and the transition into the Triângulo Mineiro region.
The Plano Piloto
The world-famous 'airplane' shape of Brasília’s central layout is often visible during the standard approach to Runway 11.
Lake Paranoá
The large artificial lake surrounding the eastern side of the city, complete with the JK Bridge.
Digital TV Tower
The 'Flor do Cerrado' tower designed by Oscar Niemeyer stands out on the high plateau during the final approach.
The right side is essential for photographers wanting to capture Brasília's unique urban design. For the best view of the Plano Piloto and Lake Paranoá, choose a window seat behind the wing. Morning flights offer the best lighting on the city structures without the glare of the afternoon sun.
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Clear view of the city of São José do Rio Preto and its surrounding urban sprawl immediately after takeoff.
Agricultural Heartland
Vast, geometric patterns of sugarcane and soybean plantations stretching across the northwest of São Paulo state.
Goiás Plateau
The rugged transitions of the Brazilian Highlands as the flight enters the Cerrado biome.
Taguatinga and Ceilândia
Dense urban clusters of Brasília's satellite cities visible during the initial descent phase.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to enjoy the sunset over the Cerrado horizon. This side is also better for spotting the suburban expansion of the Federal District, though it often misses the main architectural landmarks of the Plano Piloto.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 572 km (355 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: SJP (-20.8166007996, -49.40650177)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: Domestic
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