About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Guarulhos (GRU) to Salgado Filho (POA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre. Right side seats capture the most dramatic terrain throughout the flight: the Serra da Cantareira and Atlantic Plateau during departure, and the transition from highlands to coastal plains during descent. While left offers the Guaíba Lake landing view, right provides more varied and visually interesting geography across the full journey.
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. Right side seats offer views of the Serra da Cantareira and the sprawling urban landscape of São Paulo as the aircraft climbs southwestward. The terrain rises progressively to the right, providing visual depth and context for the departure. Notable sights include: Serra da Cantareira (mountain range north of São Paulo), Guarulhos urban sprawl, Tietê River valley, Atlantic Plateau escarpment.
What can I see when landing at Salgado Filho in Porto Alegre?
When landing at Salgado Filho (POA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side seats provide excellent views of the Guaíba Lake and the city of Porto Alegre during descent. The lake's distinctive shape and the urban waterfront are prominent visual features as the aircraft approaches from the northeast. Notable sights include: Guaíba Lake (large freshwater body), Porto Alegre city center and waterfront, Jacuí River delta, surrounding coastal plains.
How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre?
The flight from Guarulhos (GRU) to Salgado Filho (POA) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
What does the Sao Paulo to Porto Alegre flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Plateau, descending gradually from approximately 2,500 feet elevation near São Paulo to sea-level plains near Porto Alegre. Notable midpoint features include the Paraíba do Sul River valley (visible as a linear depression in the terrain), extensive agricultural areas and pastureland in the interior plateau, and the gradual transition from forested escarpment regions to open grasslands and wetlands as the aircraft approaches the coastal plains of Rio Grande do Sul.