XAP → VCP

Serra Geral Escarpments

Distant views of the dramatic plateau edges and mountainous terrain that characterize central Santa Catarina.

Araucaria Forests

Patches of the native Araucaria (pinhão) trees visible during the early stages of the flight.

Sorocaba Metropolitan Area

Clear views of the dense urban clusters in the Sorocaba region during the initial descent phase.

Campinas Urban Sprawl

Detailed views of the city of Campinas, including skyscrapers and the 'Tapetão' highway as you approach VCP.

VCP Runway Alignment

Depending on traffic patterns, you often get a full view of the Viracopos cargo terminals and aircraft hangars.

Chapecó Cityscape

Bird's-eye view of Chapecó's grid layout and the iconic Arena Condá shortly after departure.

Uruguay River Curves

The winding path of the Uruguay River which forms the natural border between Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.

Paraná Agricultural Heartland

Vast stretches of red-earth farmlands and monocultures that define the interior of Paraná state.

Paranapanema Reservoirs

Large hydroelectric dams and reservoirs like Capivara along the border of Paraná and São Paulo.

Interior Sunset

On late afternoon flights, this side offers spectacular sunsets over the vast Brazilian hinterland.