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SSA → CWB
Which side of the plane to sit from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (Salvador) to Afonso Pena Airport (Curitiba)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides stunning views of the Brazilian coastline as you depart Salvador and travel south, offering a mix of turquoise Atlantic waters and the dramatic lush greenery of the Serra do Mar mountain range.
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All Saints Bay
Aerial view of the massive Baía de Todos os Santos and Salvador's lower city immediately after takeoff.
Discovery Coast
Views of the southern Bahia coastline, featuring the famous cliffs and reefs of Porto Seguro and Trancoso.
Vitoria & Vila Velha
Sightings of the Espírito Santo coastline, including the Third Bridge connecting the two coastal cities.
Serra do Mar
The dense Atlantic Forest mountain range that hugs the coast, providing a dramatic green backdrop.
Port of Santos
If the flight path stays coastal, you may see the busiest port in Latin America near São Paulo.
For the best lighting on the ocean and coastline, choose a morning flight. The sun will be behind you or overhead, highlighting the turquoise water. During the descent into Curitiba, keep your eyes peeled for the transition from the humid coast to the cooler, pine-filled plateau of Paraná.
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A detailed look at the dense urban sprawl and residential districts of Salvador upon departure.
Serra do Espinhaço
Distant views of the rocky mountain ridges that run through the heart of Minas Gerais.
São Paulo Countryside
The highly productive agricultural lands and large reservoirs of the interior of São Paulo state.
Araucaria Forests
As you approach Curitiba, look for the iconic 'Paraná Pine' trees that define the local landscape.
Curitiba Urban Grid
The well-organized urban layout and parks of Curitiba during the final approach.
The right side is ideal for sunset views if you are on a late afternoon flight. You will see the sun dipping below the interior plateaus. This side is also better for observing the interior geography and the industrial expansion of the southern region of Brazil.
Book Hotels in CuritibaDistance: 1,806 km (1,122 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: SSA (-12.9086112976, -38.3224983215)
Arrival: CWB (-25.5284996033, -49.175800323500006)
Route Type: Domestic
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