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SJP → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Prof. Eribelto Manoel Reino State Airport (Sao Jose Do Rio Preto) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally preferred for the approach into Guarulhos, as it typically offers panoramic views of the massive São Paulo metropolitan area and the central business districts during descent.
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Agribusiness Mosaic
Expansive views of the interior's agricultural wealth, featuring vast sugarcane and citrus plantations.
Tietê River
Cross the historic river that defines the geography of the state, visible winding through the landscape.
Campinas Metropolitan Area
View the distant urban clusters of Campinas and Jundiaí as you transition toward the capital.
São Paulo Megacity
The breathtaking sight of the endless skyline of São Paulo, especially impressive during the sunset golden hour.
The right side is best for seeing the iconic São Paulo skyscrapers on the standard approach into GRU. For night flights, this side offers an incredible carpet of city lights across the horizon.
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São José do Rio Preto Skyline
Catch a final glimpse of the city and its distinctive urban lakes shortly after departure from SJP.
Serra da Mantiqueira
Distant views of the undulating mountain range that marks the border between São Paulo and Minas Gerais.
Cantareira State Park
Fly over one of the largest urban forests in the world, providing a lush green contrast to the city sprawl.
Guarulhos Industrial Zone
Aerial perspective of the heavy logistics and industrial hubs surrounding the airport area.
Choose this side during the morning to keep the sun behind the plane. Watch for the lush greenery of the Cantareira mountains during the final 10 minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 420 km (261 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: SJP (-20.8166007996, -49.40650177)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: Domestic
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