Seeing Santos from a plane7 ★
Busiest port in Latin America, and home of the club where Pelé played. Look for the long beach lined with gardens and the container docks along the estuary.
3 of our routes pass it. São Paulo · rated 4 of 10
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 |
| Miami to São Paulo | Right | on the way down |
| Orlando to São Paulo | Left | 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 Santos from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Santos 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 Santos 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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Mauá Congonhas-São Paulo Airport São Paulo São José dos Campos Jundiaí Boston (BOS) Miami (MIA) Orlando (MCO) All routes