Seeing Campinas from a plane
Photo: Prefeitura Campinas, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
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A tech and university city about 60 miles northwest of São Paulo, home to Unicamp and Viracopos airport. Look for a sprawling city on rolling hills of red soil and sugar cane.
9 of our routes pass it. São Paulo
The easy pick
Fort Lauderdale to Campinas: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to São Paulo | Right | on the way down |
| Fort Lauderdale to Campinas | Left | on the way down |
| Houston to São Paulo | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| Miami to São Paulo | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| Miami to Campinas | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| New York to São Paulo | Right | on the way down |
| Orlando to Campinas | Left | on the way down |
| Orlando to São Paulo | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | on the way down |
| Washington to São Paulo | Right | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Campinas from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 9). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Campinas from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Campinas at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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Jundiaí Piracicaba Sorocaba São Paulo Congonhas-São Paulo Airport Boston (BOS) Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Houston (IAH) Miami (MIA) All routes