About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Guarulhos (GRU) to Hercilio Luz (FLN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sao Paulo to Florianopolis. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach over the lagoon system and coastal features is more visually distinctive. Left seats capture the dramatic descent over Lagoa da Conceição and the island's geography, which outweighs the metropolitan views on departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Guarulhos in Sao Paulo?
During takeoff from Guarulhos (GRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. GRU typically departs runways 09L/09R (eastbound) or 27L/27R (westbound). Right-side seats on eastbound departures offer views of the Serra da Cantareira escarpment and the sprawling São Paulo metropolitan area receding westward. Westbound departures favor left seats, but eastbound is more common for southern routes. Notable sights include: Serra da Cantareira (northern escarpment), Tietê River valley, São Paulo urban sprawl extending to the western horizon, Pinheiros River system.
What can I see when landing at Hercilio Luz in Florianopolis?
When landing at Hercilio Luz (FLN), sit on the Left side for the best views. FLN approaches from the northeast on runway 10 or from the southwest on runway 28. Runway 10 approaches (more common for traffic from São Paulo) descend over the Atlantic coastal plain and Santa Catarina's lagoon system. Left-side seats capture the Lagoa da Conceição and Lagoa do Araçá as you descend, plus the dramatic transition from mainland to the island's interior. Notable sights include: Lagoa da Conceição (large freshwater lagoon), Lagoa do Araçá, Atlantic Ocean and coastal beaches, Hercilio Luz Bridge (connecting island to mainland).
How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Florianopolis?
The flight from Guarulhos (GRU) to Hercilio Luz (FLN) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Sao Paulo to Florianopolis flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the coastal mountain ranges of São Paulo state (Serra do Mar escarpment visible from altitude), then follows the Atlantic coast southward. The Paraná Plateau's eastern edge and the transition from São Paulo's interior plateau to Santa Catarina's lower coastal terrain are notable. The flight passes inland of the coast, so direct ocean views are limited to the final approach phase.