Brasilia to Porto Alegre is 997 miles (1,605 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive features: Brasília's unique modernist urban design and artificial lakes during takeoff, then the cerrado plateau landscape and river valleys during the cruise phase. The landing view from the left is strong, but the takeoff scenery from the right is more architecturally and geographically distinctive.
Flight Path
During cruise, the flight passes over the interior plateau of São Paulo and Paraná states. Notable features include the Paraná River valley (visible as a major river system and escarpment), agricultural regions with geometric field patterns, and the transition from cerrado grassland to subtropical forest. The Serra Geral escarpment marks the boundary between the plateau and the Atlantic coastal plain in the southern portion of the flight path.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from BSB
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Brasília's distinctive modernist urban layout and the surrounding cerrado plateau terrain as you climb out. The city's geometric street plan and artificial lakes are visible during the initial climb phase.
Landing at POA
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the Guaíba River estuary and Porto Alegre's urban waterfront during descent. You'll see the city's location at the confluence of multiple river channels and the broader Lagoa dos Patos system.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (BSB) to Salgado Filho (POA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brasilia to Porto Alegre. Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive features: Brasília's unique modernist urban design and artificial lakes during takeoff, then the cerrado plateau landscape and river valleys during the cruise phase. The landing view from the left is strong, but the takeoff scenery from the right is more architecturally and geographically distinctive.
What can I see during takeoff from Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek in Brasilia?
During takeoff from Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (BSB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Brasília's distinctive modernist urban layout and the surrounding cerrado plateau terrain as you climb out. The city's geometric street plan and artificial lakes are visible during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Lago Paranoá (artificial lake in central Brasília), Brasília's radial street grid pattern, cerrado grassland and scattered vegetation extending south and east, low plateau terrain of the Federal District.
What can I see when landing at Salgado Filho in Porto Alegre?
When landing at Salgado Filho (POA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Guaíba River estuary and Porto Alegre's urban waterfront during descent. You'll see the city's location at the confluence of multiple river channels and the broader Lagoa dos Patos system. Notable sights include: Guaíba River estuary and its delta channels, Lagoa dos Patos (large coastal lagoon to the south), Porto Alegre's downtown waterfront district, Atlantic coastal plain terrain with agricultural fields.
How long is the flight from Brasilia to Porto Alegre?
The flight from Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek (BSB) to Salgado Filho (POA) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 997 miles (1,605 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Brasilia to Porto Alegre flight path pass over?
During cruise, the flight passes over the interior plateau of São Paulo and Paraná states. Notable features include the Paraná River valley (visible as a major river system and escarpment), agricultural regions with geometric field patterns, and the transition from cerrado grassland to subtropical forest. The Serra Geral escarpment marks the boundary between the plateau and the Atlantic coastal plain in the southern portion of the flight path.