Seeing Congonhas-São Paulo Airport from a plane
Photo: Arne Müseler, CC BY-SA 3.0 de via Wikimedia Commons
Sits in the middle of São Paulo, with approaches skimming over apartment towers. Its short runway was the scene of a 2007 crash in which an Airbus overran into a building, killing 199.
5 of our routes pass it. São Paulo
The easy pick
Miami to São Paulo: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to São Paulo | Right | 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 | Right | on the way down |
| New York to São Paulo | Right | 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 Congonhas-São Paulo Airport from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (5 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Congonhas-São Paulo Airport 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 Congonhas-São Paulo Airport 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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