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VIX → CGH
Which side of the plane to sit from Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (Vitoria) to Congonhas Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Brazilian coastline, featuring the crystal-clear waters of the Lagos Region and the islands of the North Coast of São Paulo.
Arraial do Cabo Peninsula
Known as the Brazilian Caribbean, you can see the stunning contrast of turquoise water and white sand dunes.
Búzios Coastline
The rugged peninsula of Armação dos Búzios is clearly visible with its numerous jagged coves.
Ilhabela
The massive, mountainous island and the São Sebastião channel are prominent features as you enter São Paulo state airspace.
Ubatuba Archipelago
Dozens of small islands and secluded beaches scattered along the lush green coast of the Serra do Mar.
Ibirapuera Park
During the final approach into Congonhas, this iconic green space provides a brief respite from the urban sprawl.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights; the sun will be behind you, perfectly illuminating the coastline. On final approach to CGH, look for the skyscrapers of the Brooklin neighborhood and the Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge (Estaiada) just before touchdown.
Vitoria & Vila Velha
A great view of the Terceira Ponte bridge and the Penha Convent shortly after takeoff from VIX.
Serra do Mar Range
Dense Atlantic Forest covering steep mountains that parallel the flight path for most of the journey.
Vale do Paraíba
The industrial heartland of Brazil, showing the dense urbanization between the mountains and the sea.
São Paulo Skyline
An endless sea of buildings stretching to the horizon, emphasizing the massive scale of Latin America's largest city.
The right side is ideal for passengers interested in the vast urban scale of São Paulo. During the descent, you will get a better sense of the city's density. In late afternoon flights, you may experience significant glare as the sun sets to the west.
Distance: 756 km (470 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: VIX (-20.258057, -40.286388)
Arrival: CGH (-23.626110076904297, -46.65638732910156)
Route Type: Domestic
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