Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Sao Paulo. Left seats provide superior views on departure from Lisbon (Tagus estuary, Sintra mountains, Atlantic coastline) which are more geographically distinctive than the landing approach. While right seats offer good views into São Paulo, the departure scenery from Lisbon is more visually compelling and geographically significant.

During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lisbon typically departs runway 03 (northbound) or 21 (southbound). Left seats on a northbound departure offer immediate views of the Tagus River estuary and the city's western districts. On southbound departures, left seats capture the Atlantic coastline and Sintra's elevated terrain to the northwest. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Sintra mountain ridge (northwest), Atlantic coastline, Lisbon city center and Baixa district.

When landing at Guarulhos (GRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Guarulhos (GRU) typically lands on runway 27L/27R (westbound) or 09L/09R (eastbound). Right seats on approach capture the Serra da Cantareira mountain range and the approach path over São Paulo's northern metropolitan sprawl. The terrain variation and urban density create more visual interest than left-side approaches. Notable sights include: Serra da Cantareira range, Paraíba River valley, São Paulo metropolitan sprawl, Guarulhos city districts.

The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Guarulhos (GRU) takes Approximately 9 hours 15 minutes.

This transatlantic route crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 7 hours. Departing Lisbon northbound, the flight tracks northwest over the Bay of Biscay (visible for first 90 minutes), then crosses open Atlantic. The route passes south of the Azores (typically not visible—roughly 600 miles to the north). Mid-Atlantic offers only ocean views. Approaching Brazil, the flight descends over the Atlantic approaching the South American coast near Rio de Janeiro state, then tracks inland toward São Paulo. The Paraíba do Sul River valley becomes visible on approach to GRU. No significant mountain ranges or landmarks are visible during the 7-hour mid-ocean cruise.