Window Seat

Which side to sit on from Washington to São Paulo?

Sit on the right side flying Washington (IAD) to São Paulo (GRU). It has the better view on 1 of 1 daily flights, with DC, Campinas and Jundiaí.

By time of day

DepartsSideAgreeHighlights
EveningRight1 of 1 flightsWashington, São Paulo

What you'll see

  • DC on the right, 8 min after takeoff
  • DCA on the right, 8 min after takeoff
  • Baltimore on the left, 10 min after takeoff
  • BWI on the left, 10 min after takeoff
  • Brokopondo Res. on the left, 297 min after takeoff
  • Brasília on the left, 458 min after takeoff
  • Campinas on the right, 516 min after takeoff
  • Jundiaí on the right, 520 min after takeoff
  • São Paulo on the right, 522 min after takeoff
  • CGH on the right, 522 min after takeoff
  • Mauá on the right, 524 min after takeoff
Map of the Washington to São Paulo flight path with its landmarks on each side

Based on 1 daily nonstop flights and the real paths they flew in the last 10 days. No clouds: within 3 days of departure, pick your exact flight for the cloud forecast.

Questions

Which side is best for the sunset from Washington to São Paulo?

The right. This flight heads south, so the western sky is on the right. Open your exact flight in Window Seat to see if it's in the air at sunset.

Is the left side of the plane seat A?

Yes. On almost every airline, seat A is the left window when you face the front. The right window is the highest letter in the row, usually F, K or L.

Does the best side change by flight?

It can. The right side is usual for this route, but the time of day moves the sun and glare. Pick your exact flight for its own answer, with the cloud forecast within 3 days.

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