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SLZ → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (Sao Luis) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Maranhão coastline upon departure and a dramatic panorama of the São Paulo skyline during the standard approach to Guarulhos.
São Luís Cityscape
Aerial view of the 'Island of Love' with its unique Portuguese colonial architecture and historic center.
Baía de São Marcos
The massive estuary system and the Port of Itaqui, one of the deepest and busiest in Brazil.
Chapada das Mesas
Dramatic views of the flat-topped sandstone plateaus and canyons in southern Maranhão.
Tocantins River
Crossing the expansive blue waters and hydroelectric reservoirs of the Tocantins river system.
São Paulo Urban Sprawl
An incredible view of the endless sea of skyscrapers as the plane descends into the metropolitan area.
For morning flights, the left side avoids direct glare, providing better clarity for photography. On the final approach to GRU, if the flight arrives from the north, this side usually offers the best view of the central business districts.
Alcântara Space Center
Visible across the bay during initial climb, this is Brazil's primary satellite launch facility.
Araguaia River Basin
Distant views of the meandering Araguaia river, bordering the vast Ilha do Bananal.
Cerrado Landscapes
The beautiful golden-green hues of the Brazilian savanna stretching across the central highlands.
Furnas Reservoirs
The complex network of man-made lakes and dams in the Triângulo Mineiro region.
Inland Sunsets
Prime positioning for spectacular orange and red sunsets over the interior of Brazil on late afternoon flights.
Choose the right side for evening flights to experience the sunset over the horizon. During the middle of the flight, look for the 'patchwork quilt' effect of large-scale agriculture in the Brazilian interior.
Distance: 2,331 km (1,448 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 6 min
Departure: SLZ (-2.585360050201416, -44.23410034179688)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: Domestic
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