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UBAGRU

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the major urban centers of Sao Paulo state's interior, including Ribeirao Preto and Campinas, ending with a spectacular panoramic view of the Sao Paulo metropolitan sprawl during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Ribeirao Preto

A clear view of one of the most prosperous and largest cities in the Sao Paulo interior shortly after takeoff.

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Campinas Urban Area

Observe the massive industrial and technological hub surrounding the city of Campinas and Viracopos.

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Sao Paulo Skyline

As the flight nears GRU, the right side provides a breathtaking look at the endless skyscrapers of South America's largest city.

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Pico do Jaragua

The highest peak in the city of Sao Paulo, identifiable by its antennas and prominent location on the horizon.

Choose the right side for afternoon or evening flights to avoid direct sunlight and enjoy the glittering city lights. This side is consistently better for seeing the dense urban landscape of Greater Sao Paulo during the standard approach patterns into GRU.

Left Side Highlights
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Rio Grande Crossing

View the wide expanse of the Rio Grande, which serves as the natural border between Minas Gerais and Sao Paulo states.

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Serra da Mantiqueira

Distant but impressive views of the rolling mountain ridges that define the border between Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais.

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Cantareira State Park

A vast expanse of preserved Atlantic Forest visible just north of the airport during the descent into Guarulhos.

The left side is ideal for morning flights to witness the sunrise over the Mantiqueira mountains. It provides a more tranquil, nature-oriented view of the Brazilian highlands compared to the urban focus of the right side.

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Route Information

Distance: 436 km (271 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 44 min

Departure: UBA (-19.764722824097, -47.966110229492)

Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)

Route Type: Domestic

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