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THE → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (Teresina) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the semi-arid Caatinga to the lush Atlantic Forest, alongside the urban sprawl of Greater Sao Paulo during the final approach.
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Teresina Cityscape
Aerial view of the 'Mesopotamia of the Northeast' defined by the Poti and Parnaiba rivers.
Serra da Capivara Fringe
Distant views of the rugged, ancient rock formations and plateaus of southern Piaui.
Tres Marias Dam
The massive turquoise reservoir on the Sao Francisco River in Minas Gerais.
Serra do Espinhaco
The long mountain range appearing as a jagged spine along the eastern horizon.
Cantareira State Park
Lush green mountains providing a stark contrast to the concrete jungle of Sao Paulo just before landing.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and for the best chance to see the Sao Paulo skyline during the standard 'Standard Terminal Arrival Route' (STAR) into GRU. Look out for the Tres Marias reservoir about midway through the flight; it is a massive landmark even from high altitudes.
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Cerrado Heartland
The vast, golden-brown plains of the Brazilian savannah stretching toward the horizon.
Paranaiba River Basin
Complex waterway networks and large hydroelectric reservoirs along the Minas-Sao Paulo border.
Agricultural Patterns
Symmetrical coffee and sugarcane plantations of the Sao Paulo state interior.
Ribeirao Preto
A clear view of one of Brazil's most prosperous inland urban centers.
Interior Sunset
Stunning unobstructed views of the sunset over the flat interior horizon on late afternoon flights.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the spectacular sunset over the Brazilian interior. Keep an eye out for the massive geometric patterns of the sugarcane fields as you enter Sao Paulo state airspace. If landing from the east, you might see the suburban sprawl of the Paraiba Valley.
Book Hotels in Sao PauloDistance: 2,080 km (1,292 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 46 min
Departure: THE (-5.0599398613, -42.8235015869)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: Domestic
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