Takeoff from Puerto Montt offers more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Andes, Osorno Volcano, and Reloncaví Estuary are far more striking than the suburban approach to São Paulo. Left seats capture the most memorable segment of this route.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Argentine Andes near the Chile-Argentina border (~2 hours into flight), then descends across the Pampas and into the Brazilian plateau. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Andes ridge line with multiple peaks, the transition from Patagonian steppe to Argentine grasslands, and eventually the Brazilian Shield plateau. The Paraná River basin becomes visible in the final approach phase.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from El Tepual International (PMC) to Guarulhos (GRU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Puerto Montt to Sao Paulo. Takeoff from Puerto Montt offers more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Andes, Osorno Volcano, and Reloncaví Estuary are far more striking than the suburban approach to São Paulo. Left seats capture the most memorable segment of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from El Tepual International in Puerto Montt?
During takeoff from El Tepual International (PMC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the dramatic Andes foothills and Reloncaví Estuary immediately after departure. Puerto Montt sits at the convergence of water and mountains, and the left bank offers the best view of the snow-capped peaks rising directly inland. Notable sights include: Reloncaví Estuary, Osorno Volcano (snow-capped cone visible ~50 km southeast), Andes foothills, Chiloé Archipelago (islands visible to the south).
What can I see when landing at Guarulhos in Sao Paulo?
When landing at Guarulhos (GRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides the best approach view of the Paraíba River valley and the urban sprawl of greater São Paulo. As the aircraft descends toward Guarulhos, the right bank reveals the river's serpentine path through the metropolitan area and the transition from rural plateau to dense urban development. Notable sights include: Paraíba River valley, São Paulo metropolitan sprawl, Serra da Cantareira (northern plateau edge), Guarulhos urban grid.
How long is the flight from Puerto Montt to Sao Paulo?
The flight from El Tepual International (PMC) to Guarulhos (GRU) takes 5h 20m.
What does the Puerto Montt to Sao Paulo flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Argentine Andes near the Chile-Argentina border (~2 hours into flight), then descends across the Pampas and into the Brazilian plateau. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Andes ridge line with multiple peaks, the transition from Patagonian steppe to Argentine grasslands, and eventually the Brazilian Shield plateau. The Paraná River basin becomes visible in the final approach phase.