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YYZ → GRU
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (Sao Paulo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a more diverse range of landmarks, including potential views of Niagara Falls shortly after takeoff, the lights of the Florida coast, and a spectacular overhead traverse of the Amazon Basin and the Sao Paulo urban sprawl.
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Niagara Falls
Depending on the departure runway and flight path, the falls are often visible 5-10 minutes after takeoff.
Florida & Miami
Views of the brightly lit Florida peninsula and the Miami metropolitan area before heading over the Caribbean.
Caribbean Archipelago
Moonlit or early morning views of the Bahamas, Cuba, and Hispaniola depending on the exact flight corridor.
The Amazon Basin
Hours of flight over the dense, vast green canopy of the Amazon Rainforest during the morning descent southward.
Sao Paulo Urban Sprawl
One of the world's most impressive urban landscapes, featuring a sea of high-rises during the final approach to GRU.
The right side is generally superior for land-based landmarks. To see Niagara Falls, look out immediately after the initial climb. For the Amazon, the morning light provides excellent visibility of winding river systems. Ensure you have your camera ready for the 'Sea of Skyscrapers' as you enter the Sao Paulo terminal area, which is most dramatic from the right side during standard landing patterns.
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Toronto & Lake Ontario
Panoramic views of the CN Tower and the Toronto skyline immediately after departure from YYZ.
US East Coast Megalopolis
Distal views of the glowing light clusters from New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.
Atlantic Sunrise
As a typical overnight flight, the left side provides a front-row seat to the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean.
Northeast Brazilian Coast
The dramatic transition from the Atlantic Ocean to the rugged coastline of South America as you approach Brazil.
Choose the left side if you prioritize seeing the sunrise over the ocean. Since most YYZ-GRU flights depart in the late evening, the first half of the flight will be dark; the left side's primary appeal is the dawn light reflecting off the water as you approach the equator and the Brazilian coast. Avoid seats directly over the wing for the best photography of the horizon.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 8,194 km (5,092 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 38 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)
Route Type: International
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