At Guarulhos in Sao Paulo: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Paraíba do Sul River valley (southeast, ~40 nm), Serra da Mantiqueira ridge (distant horizon, east-southeast), Guarulhos urban sprawl (immediate departure area), Atlantic escarpment (far horizon, east).

When taking off from Guarulhos (GRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. GRU's primary runways (09L/09R and 27L/27R) typically depart eastbound or westbound. Eastbound departures (most common for traffic flow) climb out over the sprawling São Paulo metropolitan area to the east and southeast, where the Paraíba do Sul River valley and the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains become visible at cruise altitude. A left window seat captures this geography as the aircraft banks and climbs. Notable sights include: Paraíba do Sul River valley (southeast, ~40 nm), Serra da Mantiqueira ridge (distant horizon, east-southeast), Guarulhos urban sprawl (immediate departure area), Atlantic escarpment (far horizon, east).

When landing at Guarulhos (GRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Guarulhos typically uses runways 09L/27R and 09R/27L, with most landing approaches from the east (runway 27). From the left side during eastbound final approach, you'll see the Tietê River and the urban sprawl of São Paulo's northern suburbs clearly. The right side faces inland terrain with less distinctive visual reference. Notable sights include: Tietê River (major waterway running northwest-southeast through the approach corridor), Cantareira Mountains (distant ridge to the north), São Paulo urban grid (dense residential and commercial development), Guarulhos city center (immediately south of the airport).

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