The descent offers a scenic look at the dramatic iron-rich ridges and the sprawling cerrado vegetation that characterizes the region north of Belo Horizonte.
The left side offers the most iconic views of the Lisbon skyline and the Tagus River upon departure, followed by a spectacular sunrise over the Atlantic and the Brazilian coastline during the descent into Belo Horizonte.
The left side typically offers superior views of the Belem skyline and the Guajara Bay upon departure, as well as a more direct perspective of the SΓ£o Francisco River and the approach into Belo Horizonte.
The Right Side offers a superior view of the rolling hills of the Minas countryside and a better perspective of the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area and the scenic Lagoa Santa during the final approach.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range and the large reservoirs northeast of SΓ£o Paulo, followed by the unique geological formations of the mining regions in Minas Gerais.
The right side offers superior views of the dramatic transformation from the flat Cerrado plateaus to the rugged, iron-rich mountains of the Iron Quadrangle and the expansive Belo Horizonte metropolitan area.
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Serra do CipΓ³ mountain range and the unique karst topography during the descent into Belo Horizonte, plus a potential glimpse of the AlcΓ’ntara Space Center upon takeoff.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Serra do CipΓ³ mountain range and the lush valleys of Minas Gerais during the descent into the Belo Horizonte area.
The right side offers the most scenic descent, providing a panoramic view of the 'Sea of Hills' in Minas Gerais and the expansive urban sprawl of Belo Horizonte framed by the Serra do Curral mountains.
The right side offers superior views of the massive CorumbΓ‘ reservoir system and a more dramatic transition into the rugged hilly terrain of Minas Gerais.