CWB (Curitiba) window seat guide

At Afonso Pena in Curitiba: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Serra do Mar mountain range, the plateau edge/escarpment drop-off, patchwork farmland of the Paraná plateau, distant coastal lowlands toward Paranaguá Bay on clear days.

When taking off from Afonso Pena (CWB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 15 you climb out heading southeast, and the Serra do Mar escarpment lies just east of Curitiba's plateau, putting it on the left side of the aircraft. You get a good look at the forested mountain range that separates the plateau from the coastal lowlands near Paranaguá, a dramatic bit of topography for this region. Notable sights include: Serra do Mar mountain range, the plateau edge/escarpment drop-off, patchwork farmland of the Paraná plateau, distant coastal lowlands toward Paranaguá Bay on clear days.

When landing at Afonso Pena (CWB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 15 means you're flying southeast, coming in from the north side of the metro area. On the right side, you get a good look across Curitiba's urban sprawl and the Passaúna Reservoir to the west as the plane lines up on final. The left side mostly just shows farmland and low hills toward Serra do Mar with less to distinguish. Notable sights include: Curitiba city skyline and urban grid, Passaúna Reservoir, patchwork farmland of São José dos Pinhais, distant Serra do Mar ridgeline on the horizon.

The best window seat at Afonso Pena (CWB) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Curitiba (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.