While Rio's takeoff offers a world-class urban and coastal skyline, the right side's view of Iguazu Falls on arrival is a singular natural wonder that provides a more sustained and dramatic visual payoff, especially since the falls are visible for several minutes during the approach.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Brazilian highlands and the agricultural plateau of Parana state, with the Parana and Iguazu Rivers becoming visible as the flight nears the Argentina-Brazil-Paraguay border region.
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Takeoff from GIG
LEFTDeparting GIG on runway 28, the aircraft climbs out over Rio's iconic skyline before turning southwest. Passengers on the left get a sweeping view of Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer, and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema along Guanabara Bay.
Landing at IGU
RIGHTOn approach to IGU's runway 15 from the northeast, the flight path passes near the Iguazu Falls before the final turn south to land. Passengers on the right side get a dramatic view of the falls' horseshoe-shaped cascades and surrounding rainforest just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG) to Cataratas International (IGU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rio De Janeiro to Foz Do Iguacu. While Rio's takeoff offers a world-class urban and coastal skyline, the right side's view of Iguazu Falls on arrival is a singular natural wonder that provides a more sustained and dramatic visual payoff, especially since the falls are visible for several minutes during the approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim in Rio De Janeiro?
During takeoff from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing GIG on runway 28, the aircraft climbs out over Rio's iconic skyline before turning southwest. Passengers on the left get a sweeping view of Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado with Christ the Redeemer, and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema along Guanabara Bay. Notable sights include: Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado, Copacabana Beach, Guanabara Bay.
What can I see when landing at Cataratas International in Foz Do Iguacu?
When landing at Cataratas International (IGU), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to IGU's runway 15 from the northeast, the flight path passes near the Iguazu Falls before the final turn south to land. Passengers on the right side get a dramatic view of the falls' horseshoe-shaped cascades and surrounding rainforest just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Iguazu Falls, Iguazu River gorge, Atlantic Forest rainforest canopy, Parana River confluence.
How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to Foz Do Iguacu?
The flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG) to Cataratas International (IGU) takes 1h 50m.
What does the Rio De Janeiro to Foz Do Iguacu flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Brazilian highlands and the agricultural plateau of Parana state, with the Parana and Iguazu Rivers becoming visible as the flight nears the Argentina-Brazil-Paraguay border region.