Fernando de Noronha

8 flight routes pass within 12 miles of Fernando de Noronha.

Fernando de Noronha
🏝️ Island · Brazil

Photo: Eduardo Muruci · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A volcanic archipelago 350 km off the Brazilian coast with pristine beaches and dramatic rock formations. The emerald islands in deep blue Atlantic waters are visible on flights along northeastern Brazil.
8Flight Routes
OverheadClosest Pass
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Routes that pass it8

FEN → GRU Fernando Do Noronha to Sao Paulo · directly overhead Both Sides REC → FEN Recife to Fernando Do Noronha · directly overhead Both Sides GIG → MAD Rio De Janeiro to Madrid · 1 mi Both Sides MAD → GIG Madrid to Rio De Janeiro · 1 mi Both Sides FRA → GIG Frankfurt to Rio De Janeiro · 3 mi Left GIG → FRA Rio De Janeiro to Frankfurt · 3 mi Right MAD → REC Madrid to Recife · 12 mi Left REC → MAD Recife to Madrid · 12 mi Right
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you see Fernando de Noronha from a plane?

Yes — 8 flight routes pass within 12 miles of Fernando de Noronha. The closest routes include Fernando Do Noronha to Sao Paulo, Recife to Fernando Do Noronha, Rio De Janeiro to Madrid. The landmark is visible from both sides, passing directly overhead.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Fernando de Noronha?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Fernando de Noronha: on a Fernando Do Noronha to Sao Paulo flight, visible from both sides; on a Recife to Fernando Do Noronha flight, visible from both sides; on a Rio De Janeiro to Madrid flight, visible from both sides.