Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Sao Paulo. While left offers good Paris departure views, right provides superior scenery for the majority of the flight and especially during the critical landing phase. The approach into São Paulo over the Tietê River valley and with the Serra da Mantiqueira visible is more dramatic and geographically distinctive than the relatively flat Île-de-France departure.

During takeoff from Le Bourget (LBG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the Île-de-France region as the aircraft climbs northwestward out of Le Bourget. You'll see the urban sprawl of greater Paris receding below, with the river's distinctive meanders clearly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Seine River, Paris urban area, Île-de-France plains, Montmorency Forest (northeast of Paris).

When landing at Congonhas (CGH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views during descent into Congonhas as the aircraft approaches from the northeast. You'll see the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains rising in the distance and the Tietê River valley, which the approach path follows into São Paulo. The city's southern districts and the industrial landscape around the airport become visible on final approach. Notable sights include: Serra da Mantiqueira (mountain range to the east), Tietê River valley, São Paulo urban sprawl, Congonhas Airport and surrounding industrial zone.

The flight from Le Bourget (LBG) to Congonhas (CGH) takes Approximately 11.5 to 12 hours.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean with no significant landmarks visible for roughly 7-8 hours. Over the ocean, you may see the Cape Verde Islands (if routed south) or open Atlantic. As the aircraft approaches South America, the Brazilian coast becomes visible—typically the state of Bahia or Pernambuco depending on the exact routing. The flight then crosses inland over the Brazilian plateau (Planalto Brasileiro), passing over the states of Bahia, Goiás, and Minas Gerais. The terrain transitions from coastal lowlands to elevated interior plateau with scattered vegetation and agricultural areas. The Paraná River basin may be visible if the southern routing is used. The final approach into São Paulo descends through the Serra da Mantiqueira foothills into the Tietê River valley.