CGH

When landing at Congonhas (CGH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on 35L, the approach tracks north along the Pinheiros River corridor with the aircraft banking to align with the runway just east of the river. This puts the dense skyline of Itaim Bibi, Faria Lima and the distant Avenida Paulista towers on the right side, along with the distinctive Ponte Estaiada cable bridge as you pass over the river bend. Notable sights include: Pinheiros River bend, Ponte Estaiada (Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge), Itaim Bibi/Faria Lima skyscraper cluster, distant Avenida Paulista skyline.

Arriving at Congonhas in Sao Paulo, passengers on the Right side enjoy views of Pinheiros River bend, Ponte Estaiada (Octávio Frias de Oliveira Bridge), Itaim Bibi/Faria Lima skyscraper cluster, distant Avenida Paulista skyline. Landing on 35L, the approach tracks north along the Pinheiros River corridor with the aircraft banking to align with the runway just east of the river. This puts the dense skyline of Itaim Bibi, Faria Lima and the distant Avenida Paulista towers on the right side, along with the distinctive Ponte Estaiada cable bridge as you pass over the river bend.

The best window seat landing at Congonhas (CGH) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Sao Paulo (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.