Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery on both legs: the iron-rich ridges and mining landscape of the Quadrilátero Ferrífero during takeoff, and continuous views of the mountainous terrain and plateau edges throughout the flight southward.
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Flight Path
Belo Horizonte to Curitiba is 525 miles (846 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the southern edge of the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, then passes over the transition zone between the Atlantic Forest-covered plateau and the beginning of the Serra do Mar escarpment system. The Rio Grande and its tributaries are visible as linear features cutting through the forested terrain in the central portion of the route. The landscape gradually becomes more rugged and heavily forested as the aircraft approaches Curitiba, with increasing elevation changes visible.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CNF
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Serra da Moeda and the broader Quadrilátero Ferrífero (Iron Quadrangle) mountain range as the aircraft climbs southward from Belo Horizonte. The terrain is visually distinctive with exposed iron-rich ridges and mining activity visible at altitude.
Landing at CWB
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views of the Serra do Mar escarpment and the dramatic topography surrounding Curitiba during descent. The steep forested slopes and elevation changes are visually striking as the aircraft approaches from the north.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tancredo Neves (CNF) to Afonso Pena (CWB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Belo Horizonte to Curitiba. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery on both legs: the iron-rich ridges and mining landscape of the Quadrilátero Ferrífero during takeoff, and continuous views of the mountainous terrain and plateau edges throughout the flight southward.
What can I see during takeoff from Tancredo Neves in Belo Horizonte?
During takeoff from Tancredo Neves (CNF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Serra da Moeda and the broader Quadrilátero Ferrífero (Iron Quadrangle) mountain range as the aircraft climbs southward from Belo Horizonte. The terrain is visually distinctive with exposed iron-rich ridges and mining activity visible at altitude. Notable sights include: Serra da Moeda, Quadrilátero Ferrífero ridgelines, Belo Horizonte urban sprawl to the north, Rio das Velhas valley.
What can I see when landing at Afonso Pena in Curitiba?
When landing at Afonso Pena (CWB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Serra do Mar escarpment and the dramatic topography surrounding Curitiba during descent. The steep forested slopes and elevation changes are visually striking as the aircraft approaches from the north. Notable sights include: Serra do Mar escarpment, Paraná plateau edge, Iguazu River basin tributaries, Curitiba plateau terrain.
How long is the flight from Belo Horizonte to Curitiba?
The flight from Tancredo Neves (CNF) to Afonso Pena (CWB) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 525 miles (846 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Belo Horizonte to Curitiba flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the southern edge of the Quadrilátero Ferrífero, then passes over the transition zone between the Atlantic Forest-covered plateau and the beginning of the Serra do Mar escarpment system. The Rio Grande and its tributaries are visible as linear features cutting through the forested terrain in the central portion of the route. The landscape gradually becomes more rugged and heavily forested as the aircraft approaches Curitiba, with increasing elevation changes visible.