Montevideo to Sao Paulo flight path: MVD to GRU

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montevideo to Sao Paulo. The flight path roughly parallels the South Atlantic coastline from Montevideo up through southern Brazil, keeping the coast, estuaries, and eventually the Serra do Mar mountains on the right side for both takeoff and landing, while the left side mostly shows flat pampas and plateau.

During takeoff from Carrasco International (MVD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MVD on runway 25, the aircraft climbs out over Montevideo and then turns northeast, putting the Río de la Plata estuary and the city's waterfront skyline on the right side. The left side only shows the flat Uruguayan interior. Notable sights include: Río de la Plata estuary, Montevideo skyline and port, Carrasco coastline.

When landing at Guarulhos (GRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrival into GRU typically comes from the south or southeast, crossing the Serra do Mar coastal range and the forested hills above Santos before descending into the São Paulo basin. Passengers on the right see these green mountains and the edge of the urban sprawl, while the left faces flatter inland plateau. Notable sights include: Serra do Mar range, Santos coastal hills, São Paulo urban sprawl, Tietê river valley.

The flight from Carrasco International (MVD) to Guarulhos (GRU) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 975 miles (1,570 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Southern Brazilian coastline near Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina, including the Lagoa dos Patos lagoon and barrier beaches, visible intermittently on the right side during cruise before the route cuts inland toward São Paulo.