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VCPSSA

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers spectacular views of the rugged Serra do Espinhaço mountain range and the most iconic approach over the Bay of All Saints into Salvador.

Left Side Highlights
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Serra do Espinhaço

The flight crosses the central highlands of Minas Gerais, offering views of this ancient, jagged quartz-rich mountain range.

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Belo Horizonte Skyline

On clear days, you can spot the sprawling metropolitan area of the Minas Gerais capital to the west of the flight path.

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Minas Highlands

Diverse landscapes of the 'Cerrado' biome with dramatic elevation changes and winding river valleys.

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Paraguaçu River

As you enter Bahia, look for the winding path of the Paraguaçu River leading toward the coast.

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Baía de Todos os Santos

The grand finale: a panoramic view of the massive bay, the city of Salvador, and its historic architecture during the descent.

Book an 'A' seat for the best experience. Morning flights are preferred on this side to keep the sun behind you. This side is unbeatable during the descent into SSA, as it usually captures the full curve of the bay and the Lower City (Cidade Baixa).

Right Side Highlights
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Atlantic Horizon

Vast views of the Atlantic Ocean as the flight path edges closer to the Brazilian coastline.

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Southern Bahia Coast

Distant views of the famous Discovery Coast and the turquoise waters of southern Bahian beaches.

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Tinharé Archipelago

Look for the stunning islands of Morro de São Paulo and Boipeba as you approach the Recôncavo region.

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Itaparica Island

A close-up view of the largest island in the bay just before the aircraft turns for its final approach.

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Salvador North Coast

Stunning views of the urban beaches like Stella Maris and Flamengo right before touchdown.

An 'L' or 'K' seat is best here. If flying in the late afternoon, you will witness a beautiful sunset over the interior of Brazil. On the final approach, the right side often gets a low-altitude view of the famous 'Bambuzal' (bamboo grove) entrance of the airport.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,458 km (906 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min

Departure: VCP (-23.0074005127, -47.1344985962)

Arrival: SSA (-12.9086112976, -38.3224983215)

Route Type: Domestic

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