Both sides score equally for the full flight due to the dominance of open Atlantic Ocean during the 9+ hour cruise phase, which limits scenic value on both sides. However, the right side edges ahead on landing approach, where Porto Alegre's river delta and surrounding Pampas offer more visual variety than the left side's open-ocean descent corridor. The takeoff advantage on the left (Lisbon's Tagus estuary and harbor) is offset by the landing advantage on the right.
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Flight Path
Lisbon to Porto Alegre is 5,468 miles (8,800 km), a flight of about 9 hours 15 minutes.
The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 7-8 hours with minimal visible landmarks. The route passes over open ocean with no significant islands or coastal features visible from cruise altitude. Departure from Lisbon heads west-southwest over the Atlantic; arrival into Porto Alegre approaches from the northeast over the South Atlantic. The only notable geographic transition occurs near the Brazilian coast, where the continental shelf and coastal waters become visible approximately 1-2 hours before landing, followed by the Pampas landscape and Jacuí River delta system as the aircraft descends into Porto Alegre.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIS
LEFTLisbon's coastal geography offers brief but distinctive urban and maritime scenery during northbound departure on runway 02. The Tagus River estuary and Atlantic coastline are visible immediately after liftoff, providing more visual interest than a southbound departure would offer.
Landing at POA
RIGHTPorto Alegre's approach typically involves descent over the Guanabara Bay region and the Pampas landscape. The right side captures the transition from inland terrain to the city's position on the Jacuí River delta, offering more varied scenery than the left side's open Atlantic approach corridor.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to Salgado Filho (POA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Porto Alegre. Both sides score equally for the full flight due to the dominance of open Atlantic Ocean during the 9+ hour cruise phase, which limits scenic value on both sides. However, the right side edges ahead on landing approach, where Porto Alegre's river delta and surrounding Pampas offer more visual variety than the left side's open-ocean descent corridor. The takeoff advantage on the left (Lisbon's Tagus estuary and harbor) is offset by the landing advantage on the right.
What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?
During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lisbon's coastal geography offers brief but distinctive urban and maritime scenery during northbound departure on runway 02. The Tagus River estuary and Atlantic coastline are visible immediately after liftoff, providing more visual interest than a southbound departure would offer. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Lisbon harbor and waterfront districts, Atlantic coastline north of the city.
What can I see when landing at Salgado Filho in Porto Alegre?
When landing at Salgado Filho (POA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Porto Alegre's approach typically involves descent over the Guanabara Bay region and the Pampas landscape. The right side captures the transition from inland terrain to the city's position on the Jacuí River delta, offering more varied scenery than the left side's open Atlantic approach corridor. Notable sights include: Jacuí River delta and estuary, Porto Alegre's urban waterfront, surrounding Pampas grassland terrain.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Porto Alegre?
The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Salgado Filho (POA) takes about 9 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,468 miles (8,800 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Lisbon to Porto Alegre flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 7-8 hours with minimal visible landmarks. The route passes over open ocean with no significant islands or coastal features visible from cruise altitude. Departure from Lisbon heads west-southwest over the Atlantic; arrival into Porto Alegre approaches from the northeast over the South Atlantic. The only notable geographic transition occurs near the Brazilian coast, where the continental shelf and coastal waters become visible approximately 1-2 hours before landing, followed by the Pampas landscape and Jacuí River delta system as the aircraft descends into Porto Alegre.