Tunis to Sao Paulo is 5,564 miles (8,954 km), a flight of about 10 hours.
Left seats capture the Mediterranean departure and the dramatic Atlantic approach over the Brazilian coast and mountain ranges. The westbound transatlantic crossing offers views of the African coast, open ocean, and the South American interior before descent.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 7 hours. Notable features include the Azores islands (optional waypoint, visible if routed north), the mid-Atlantic ridge (not visible at cruise altitude), the African coast near Mauritania and Senegal (if routed south), the Cape Verde islands (if southern routing), and the Brazilian coast approaching from the northeast with the Amazon Delta region visible on clear days before turning inland toward São Paulo.
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Takeoff from TUN
LEFTCarthage typically departs runway 36 (northbound). Left seats face west over the Mediterranean and the Tunisian coast, revealing the Gulf of Tunis shoreline and the city's northern districts. Right seats look inland toward the Sahel plateau.
Landing at GRU
RIGHTGuarulhos (GRU) typically uses runways 27L/27R for westbound arrivals or 09L/09R for eastbound. On descent from the Atlantic, right seats on an eastbound approach (runway 09) face south toward the Paraíba do Sul River valley and the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains. Left seats would see the industrial sprawl of greater São Paulo.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Carthage (TUN) to Guarulhos (GRU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tunis to Sao Paulo. Left seats capture the Mediterranean departure and the dramatic Atlantic approach over the Brazilian coast and mountain ranges. The westbound transatlantic crossing offers views of the African coast, open ocean, and the South American interior before descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Carthage in Tunis?
During takeoff from Carthage (TUN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Carthage typically departs runway 36 (northbound). Left seats face west over the Mediterranean and the Tunisian coast, revealing the Gulf of Tunis shoreline and the city's northern districts. Right seats look inland toward the Sahel plateau. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea (immediate west), Gulf of Tunis coastline, Tunis city sprawl (south and inland), Atlas Mountains foothills (distant southwest).
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. Guarulhos (GRU) typically uses runways 27L/27R for westbound arrivals or 09L/09R for eastbound. On descent from the Atlantic, right seats on an eastbound approach (runway 09) face south toward the Paraíba do Sul River valley and the Serra da Mantiqueira mountains. Left seats would see the industrial sprawl of greater São Paulo. Notable sights include: Serra da Mantiqueira mountain range (southeast, snow-capped peaks visible in clear conditions), Paraíba do Sul River valley (winding through foothills), Atlantic coastal plains (receding to horizon), São Paulo metropolitan industrial zone (north and west).
How long is the flight from Tunis to Sao Paulo?
The flight from Carthage (TUN) to Guarulhos (GRU) takes about 10 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 5,564 miles (8,954 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Tunis to Sao Paulo flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 7 hours. Notable features include the Azores islands (optional waypoint, visible if routed north), the mid-Atlantic ridge (not visible at cruise altitude), the African coast near Mauritania and Senegal (if routed south), the Cape Verde islands (if southern routing), and the Brazilian coast approaching from the northeast with the Amazon Delta region visible on clear days before turning inland toward São Paulo.