Florianopolis to Rio De Janeiro is 472 miles (759 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Left side captures the most dramatic geography: Santa Catarina Island's beaches during departure and Guanabara Bay's iconic peaks during arrival. The flight path itself runs roughly north-south along Brazil's coast, making left-side views consistently superior for coastal and mountain features.
Flight Path
The flight path follows the Atlantic coastline northward. Notable features include the Paraná Plateau's escarpment visible inland to the west, the coastal plain of Santa Catarina and Paraná states, and the transition to Rio de Janeiro's more mountainous coastal terrain as you approach. The Serra do Mar mountain range runs parallel to the coast throughout, visible as a distant inland ridge on the left (west) side during cruise. The coastline itself remains visible below for most of the flight, with occasional breaks where the terrain rises directly to the shore.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from FLN
RIGHTHercilio Luz typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of Santa Catarina Island's eastern coastline and the Atlantic, while the left shows only inland terrain. The island's distinctive shape and beaches are far more visually interesting than the flat interior.
Landing at GIG
LEFTApproaching Rio typically uses runways aligned north-south (09L/09R or 10L/10R depending on wind). Left-side seats during descent provide excellent views of Guanabara Bay's distinctive geography, the city's iconic mountain formations, and the approach path over the water. Right side shows only the city's western sprawl.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hercilio Luz (FLN) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Florianopolis to Rio De Janeiro. Left side captures the most dramatic geography: Santa Catarina Island's beaches during departure and Guanabara Bay's iconic peaks during arrival. The flight path itself runs roughly north-south along Brazil's coast, making left-side views consistently superior for coastal and mountain features.
What can I see during takeoff from Hercilio Luz in Florianopolis?
During takeoff from Hercilio Luz (FLN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Hercilio Luz typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of Santa Catarina Island's eastern coastline and the Atlantic, while the left shows only inland terrain. The island's distinctive shape and beaches are far more visually interesting than the flat interior. Notable sights include: Santa Catarina Island (Ilha de Santa Catarina) with its curved northern beaches, Baia Sul (South Bay) to the west, Atlantic Ocean extending east, Serra Geral mountains visible inland to the west.
What can I see when landing at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim in Rio De Janeiro?
When landing at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Rio typically uses runways aligned north-south (09L/09R or 10L/10R depending on wind). Left-side seats during descent provide excellent views of Guanabara Bay's distinctive geography, the city's iconic mountain formations, and the approach path over the water. Right side shows only the city's western sprawl. Notable sights include: Guanabara Bay with its irregular coastline and islands, Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) and Corcovado peak, Christ the Redeemer statue visible on Corcovado, Niterói across the bay to the north.
How long is the flight from Florianopolis to Rio De Janeiro?
The flight from Hercilio Luz (FLN) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 472 miles (759 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Florianopolis to Rio De Janeiro flight path pass over?
The flight path follows the Atlantic coastline northward. Notable features include the Paraná Plateau's escarpment visible inland to the west, the coastal plain of Santa Catarina and Paraná states, and the transition to Rio de Janeiro's more mountainous coastal terrain as you approach. The Serra do Mar mountain range runs parallel to the coast throughout, visible as a distant inland ridge on the left (west) side during cruise. The coastline itself remains visible below for most of the flight, with occasional breaks where the terrain rises directly to the shore.