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Stage 30 takes you through Paraguay to the nation’s capital Asunci\u00f3n, before journeying east to the Brazilian coast via the spectacular world famous Iguaz\u00fa Falls. The trip along the Brazilian coast will visit the Southern Hemisphere’s most populous city, S\u00e3o Paulo, before heading to the iconic city of Rio de Janeiro with its world famous beaches, mountain landmarks and of course the Christ Redeemer statue, one of the wonders of the world.<\/p>\n

See trip in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Total Legs: 28 Total Distance: 1348 Total Time(125kts): 10 hours 47 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SARP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 48.5 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SARP(SARP) to Rio Parana(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.94NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east over the city and cross the Paran\u00e1 River into Paraguay<\/p>\n

Rio Parana(POI1) to San Ignacio(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.64NM Bearing: 55\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you once again reach the river, fly northeast to the town of San Ignacio. Near the center of town lie the ruins of the 17th century Jesuit mission San Ignacio Min\u00ed<\/p>\n

San Ignacio(POI2) to Rio Parana(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.69NM Bearing: 321\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northwest back to the Paran\u00e1 River<\/p>\n

Rio Parana(POI3) to Rio Capiibari(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.82NM Bearing: 15\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north along the Paran\u00e1 River and into the mouth of the Capiibari River<\/p>\n

Rio Capiibari(POI4) to Trinidad(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.42NM Bearing: 293\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will turn west and point you towards the small town of Trinidad, another site of Jesuit mission ruins, La Santisima Trinidad de Paran\u00e1, which you will see as you approach the town from the east<\/p>\n

Trinidad(POI5) to SGEN(SGEN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.99NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Trinidad, fly southwest towards the city of Encarnacion. The airport sits a mile to the west of the small town of Capit\u00e1n Miranda<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SGEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.4 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SGEN(SGEN) to Rio Parana(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.67NM Bearing: 269\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head west back to the Paran\u00e1 River<\/p>\n

Rio Parana(POI6) to Rio Parana(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.36NM Bearing: 275\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west along the north bank of the river<\/p>\n

Rio Parana(POI7) to SGAY(SGAY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.37NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west along the northern channel of the river, to the town of Ayolas. The airport is just past the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SGAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.97 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SGAY(SGAY) to Rio Parana(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.67NM Bearing: 249\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest back to the river<\/p>\n

Rio Parana(POI8) to Cerrito(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 33.9NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river west towards the town of Cerrito on the north bank<\/p>\n

Cerrito(POI9) to SGCE(SGCE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.4NM Bearing: 282\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The grass airstrip is opposite the town on the south bank<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SGCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 55.35 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SGCE(SGCE) to Itati(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 32.55NM Bearing: 298\u00b0 16 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river west until you reach the town of Itat\u00ed on the south bank<\/p>\n

Itati(POI10) to SGPI(SGPI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.8NM Bearing: 3\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn north and head to the town of Pilar. The airport is on the southwestern edge of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SGPI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.61 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SGPI(SGPI) to Rio Paraguay(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 37.96NM Bearing: 27\u00b0 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north from Pilar, now following the Paraguay River, to the city of Formosa which is the provincial capital<\/p>\n

Rio Paraguay(POI11) to SARF(SARF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.65NM Bearing: 326\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is at the southern edge of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SARF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 75.06 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SARF(SARF) to Rio Paraguay(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 52.94NM Bearing: 56\u00b0 25 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head back to the river and follow it northeast<\/p>\n

Rio Paraguay(POI12) to Asuncion(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.53NM Bearing: 7\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The river will lead you to Paraguay&apos;s capital and largest city, Asunci\u00f3n. Head to the downtown area in the western side of the city, home of the main landmarks of L\u00f3pez Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral<\/p>\n

Asuncion(POI13) to SGAS(SGAS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.59NM Bearing: 77\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The international airport is in the north of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SGAS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 32.48 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SGAS(SGAS) to Lago Ypacarai(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.29NM Bearing: 112\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to Lake Ypacara\u00ed<\/p>\n

Lago Ypacarai(POI14) to Ypacarai(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.29NM Bearing: 170\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly to the southern end of the lake<\/p>\n

Ypacarai(POI15) to Pirayu(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.94NM Bearing: 165\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the small river south to the town of Pirayu<\/p>\n

Pirayu(POI16) to Z23Z(Z23Z)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.96NM Bearing: 170\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south the town of Paraguar\u00ed. The grass airstrip is left of the road leading to the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from Z23Z<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 47.57 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

Z23Z(Z23Z) to General Bernadino Caballero(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.19NM Bearing: 124\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast and follow the highway running along the south side of the hills<\/p>\n

General Bernadino Caballero(POI17) to Coronel Oviedo(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 25.3NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you pass the town at the eastern end of the hills, turn northeast and head to the city of Coronel Oviedo<\/p>\n

Coronel Oviedo(POI18) to SGCN(SGCN)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.08NM Bearing: 156\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is a few miles southeast of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SGCN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 86.21 Approximate time at 125kts: 41 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SGCN(SGCN) to Caaguazu(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.34NM Bearing: 97\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east and meet up with the highway heading to the city of Caaguaz\u00fa<\/p>\n

Caaguazu(POI19) to Doctor Juan Eulogio Estigarribia(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.76NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway east to the next town<\/p>\n

Doctor Juan Eulogio Estigarribia(POI20) to SGES(SGES)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 47.11NM Bearing: 113\u00b0 23 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the highway as it heads east past the Yguaz\u00fa River Lake. Just north of the highway after you pass the lake is Guarani International Airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SGES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 32.89 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SGES(SGES) to Rio Parana(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.36NM Bearing: 121\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast to the Paran\u00e1 River, which runs between the cities of Ciudad del Este in Paraguay and Foz do Igua\u00e7u in Brazil<\/p>\n

Rio Parana(POI21) to Rio Iguacu(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.97NM Bearing: 192\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river south a few miles to its junction with the Iguazu River. This marks the three-way border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay<\/p>\n

Rio Iguacu(POI22) to Rio Iguacu(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.27NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the Rio Igua\u00e7u as it winds its way east<\/p>\n

Rio Iguacu(POI23) to Cataratas del Iguazu(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.08NM Bearing: 162\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river southeast to the majestic Iguaz\u00fa Falls, the largest waterfalls in the world (by width)<\/p>\n

Cataratas del Iguazu(POI24) to SARI(SARI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.21NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once you&apos;ve viewed the falls, head southwest to the airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SARI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 63.91 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SARI(SARI) to Comandante Andresito(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 23.04NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east across the forest to the town of Comandante Andresito<\/p>\n

Comandante Andresito(POI25) to Rio Iguacu(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 26.16NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east alongside the Iguazu River. The forested area north of the river is protected as a national park. When you reach the highway&apos;s river crossing, turn to the south<\/p>\n

Rio Iguacu(POI26) to SSRE(SSRE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.71NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south to the town of Realeza, and the airport just south of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SSRE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.74 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SSRE(SSRE) to Francisco Beltrao(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 28.35NM Bearing: 138\u00b0 14 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast to the town of Francisco Beltr\u00e3o<\/p>\n

Francisco Beltrao(POI27) to SSPB(SSPB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.39NM Bearing: 137\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast to Pato Branco. The airport is just west of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SSPB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.86 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SSPB(SSPB) to Clevelandia(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 21.72NM Bearing: 141\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast to the town of Clevel\u00e2ndia<\/p>\n

Clevelandia(POI28) to Palmas(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.73NM Bearing: 122\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway southeast to the next major town, Palmas<\/p>\n

Palmas(POI29) to SSPS(SSPS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.41NM Bearing: 86\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Palmas airport is on the northeastern edge of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SSPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 54.64 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SSPS(SSPS) to Barragem Curucaca(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 31.45NM Bearing: 100\u00b0 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east across several rivers before reaching the small reservoir of Curucaca Dam<\/p>\n

Barragem Curucaca(POI30) to General Carneiro(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.35NM Bearing: 127\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn southeast to the nearby town of General Carneiro<\/p>\n

General Carneiro(POI31) to BR-153(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.75NM Bearing: 56\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the town, follow the Transbrasiliana Highway northeast<\/p>\n

BR-153(POI32) to SSUV(SSUV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.09NM Bearing: 97\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you see the city of Porto Uni\u00e3o east of the highway, fly over it to the airport on the eastern side of the Iguazu River<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SSUV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 42.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SSUV(SSUV) to Rio Iguacu(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.74NM Bearing: 112\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river as it twists its way east<\/p>\n

Rio Iguacu(POI33) to Canoinhas(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.24NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the river turns away to the north, head east to the large town of Canoinhas<\/p>\n

Canoinhas(POI34) to SSTB(SSTB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.28NM Bearing: 74\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is northeast of the town, next to the smaller town of Tres Barras<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SSTB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 64.5 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SSTB(SSTB) to Mafra(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 27.54NM Bearing: 107\u00b0 13 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to the next large town of Mafra<\/p>\n

Mafra(POI35) to Rio da Varzea(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.64NM Bearing: 5\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Mafra, head north until you reach the small Varzea River<\/p>\n

Rio da Varzea(POI36) to Lapa(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.08NM Bearing: 51\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to the town of Lapa<\/p>\n

Lapa(POI37) to Balsa Nova(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.77NM Bearing: 47\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast to the group of ponds and sand mining area south of the town of Balsa Nova<\/p>\n

Balsa Nova(POI38) to SBDP(SBDP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.47NM Bearing: 8\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is a few miles north of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SBDP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 24.4 Approximate time at 125kts: 12 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SBDP(SBDP) to Represa do Rio Verde(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.5NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east to the Rio Verde Reservoir<\/p>\n

Represa do Rio Verde(POI39) to Represa do Rio Verde(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.11NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the northeastern tip of the reservoir<\/p>\n

Represa do Rio Verde(POI40) to Represa Passauna(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.8NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east to the large reservoir on the edge of Curitiba<\/p>\n

Represa Passauna(POI41) to Curitiba(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.39NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head east to the downtown area of Curitiba, the largest city in southern Brazil<\/p>\n

Curitiba(POI42) to SBBI(SBBI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.6NM Bearing: 68\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bacacheri Airport is just northwest of the downtown area<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SBBI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 46.8 Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SBBI(SBBI) to Parque Estadual Pico Parana(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 24NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 12 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east to the granite peaks of the Pico Paran\u00e1 State Park. The tallest – Pico Paran\u00e1, is the highest mountain in southern Brazil – head in its direction<\/p>\n

Parque Estadual Pico Parana(POI43) to Antonina(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.07NM Bearing: 171\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After a flyby of the peak, turn south and descend to the town of Antonina, where several rivers empty into Paranagu\u00e1 Bay<\/p>\n

Antonina(POI44) to SSPG(SSPG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.73NM Bearing: 148\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast along the bay to the port city of Paranagu\u00e1, and the airport on the town&apos;s south edge<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SSPG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 75.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SSPG(SSPG) to Paranagua Bay(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.72NM Bearing: 66\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast (runway heading) into the northern arm of the bay<\/p>\n

Paranagua Bay(POI45) to Guaraquecaba(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.65NM Bearing: 46\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast along the bay past the town of Guaraque\u00e7aba<\/p>\n

Guaraquecaba(POI46) to Jacupiranga(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.46NM Bearing: 59\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast between the mountain ranges<\/p>\n

Jacupiranga(POI47) to Serra do Itapitangui(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.08NM Bearing: 70\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast and follow the road alongside the Itapitangui mountain range<\/p>\n

Serra do Itapitangui(POI48) to BR-478(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.19NM Bearing: 56\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After you pass the mountain range, keep following the road northeast towards another group of mountains<\/p>\n

BR-478(POI49) to BR-116(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.58NM Bearing: 11\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the road turns to the north, head north past the town of Pariquera-A\u00e7u to meet the major highway, federal highway116, which runs the length of southeastern Brazil<\/p>\n

BR-116(POI50) to SBWS(SBWS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.56NM Bearing: 54\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway to the airport just south of the large town of Registro<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SBWS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 52.06 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SBWS(SBWS) to Registro(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.5NM Bearing: 38\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north over the town to meet up with the highway<\/p>\n

Registro(POI51) to Juquia(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.41NM Bearing: 72\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the highway northeast<\/p>\n

Juquia(POI52) to Miracatu(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.31NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east along the wide valley with the highway<\/p>\n

Miracatu(POI53) to Itariri(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.48NM Bearing: 121\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just after the town of Miracatu, the highway will intersect with another highway and turn north. Follow the smaller highway southeast along the valley towards the coast<\/p>\n

Itariri(POI54) to SSMW(SSMW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.36NM Bearing: 121\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast to the coastal town of Peru\u00edbe. The small grass airstrip is next to the small river at the west of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SSMW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 54.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SSMW(SSMW) to Itanhaem(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.38NM Bearing: 77\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast northeast until you meet the Itanha\u00e9m River mouth at the town of Itanha\u00e9m<\/p>\n

Itanhaem(POI55) to Rio Itanhaem(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.07NM Bearing: 13\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river north towards the mountains, known as the great escarpment<\/p>\n

Rio Itanhaem(POI56) to Rio Itanhaem(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.19NM Bearing: 84\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before it reaches the mountains, the river will turn northeast through a valley<\/p>\n

Rio Itanhaem(POI57) to Rio Capivari(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.45NM Bearing: 9\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the river junction towards the eastern end of the valley, follow the Capivari River north to the top of the escarpment<\/p>\n

Rio Capivari(POI58) to Represa Billings(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.23NM Bearing: 36\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast to Billings Reservoir, the largest reservoir in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/p>\n

Represa Billings(POI59) to Represa Billings(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.52NM Bearing: 356\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the northern tip of the reservoir, where you should see the Interlagos formula 1 circuit to the left<\/p>\n

Represa Billings(POI60) to SBSP(SBSP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.34NM Bearing: 29\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast to Congonhas International Airport, which lies a few miles south of the center of S\u00e3o Paulo, and is the second busiest airport in Brazil after Guarulhos Airport, also in S\u00e3o Paulo<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SBSP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 40.25 Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SBSP(SBSP) to Estadio do Pacaembu(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.93NM Bearing: 4\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head north after takeoff, passing Ibirapuera Park, then Pacaembu Stadium, a popular sporting and concert venue<\/p>\n

Estadio do Pacaembu(POI61) to Sao Paulo(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.64NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn right and head east past downtown S\u00e3o Paulo, the financial center of Brazil and most populous city in the Southern Hemisphere<\/p>\n

Sao Paulo(POI62) to Represa de Taiacupeba(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.06NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the city, turn southeast and head to the reservoir in the outer suburbs<\/p>\n

Represa de Taiacupeba(POI63) to SDIH(SDIH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.62NM Bearing: 97\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east, passing to the north of two more reservoirs. The airport is 2 miles north of the second one, next to the highway<\/p>\n

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Leg 23<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SDIH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 58.78 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SDIH(SDIH) to Caraguatatuba(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 36.15NM Bearing: 120\u00b0 17 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast over the nearby reservoir and make your way to the large bay and coastal city of Caraguatatuba<\/p>\n

Caraguatatuba(POI64) to Ubatuba(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20.79NM Bearing: 78\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northeast along the beaches and coastal towns to the town of Ubatuba<\/p>\n

Ubatuba(POI65) to SDUB(SDUB)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.84NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is near the center of town, between the hills and the beach<\/p>\n

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Leg 24<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SDUB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 36.83 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SDUB(SDUB) to Laranjeiras(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.4NM Bearing: 99\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast east to the exclusive golf suburb of Laranjeiras<\/p>\n

Laranjeiras(POI66) to Saco do Mamangua(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.27NM Bearing: 52\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head northeast along the narrow bay<\/p>\n

Saco do Mamangua(POI67) to SDTK(SDTK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.16NM Bearing: 296\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn and head west to the town of Paraty, and the airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 25<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SDTK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 32.62 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SDTK(SDTK) to Baia de Ilha Grande(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.19NM Bearing: 44\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast northeast<\/p>\n

Baia de Ilha Grande(POI68) to Angra Dos Reis(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.74NM Bearing: 94\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast east and across the bay to the town of Angra Dos Reis<\/p>\n

Angra Dos Reis(POI69) to SILI(SILI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.69NM Bearing: 188\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you near the town, head south over the mountain to the small island a few miles south, which is dominated by a grass airstrip<\/p>\n

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Leg 26<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SILI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 32.13 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SILI(SILI) to Ilha Grande(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.41NM Bearing: 184\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head south to the main island in the bay, Ilha Grande. A former leper colony and prison, the island is now a UNESCO World Heritage site<\/p>\n

Ilha Grande(POI70) to Pico da Marambaia(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.75NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east along the south side of Ilha Grande, then continue east to the mountainous tip of Marambaia Island<\/p>\n

Pico da Marambaia(POI71) to SDMR(SDMR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.97NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The grass airfield on Marambaia Island is next to the curved bay on the flat part of the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 27<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SDMR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 29.94 Approximate time at 125kts: 14 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SDMR(SDMR) to Grumari(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.86NM Bearing: 112\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the beach east<\/p>\n

Grumari(POI72) to Lagoa Marapendi(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.61NM Bearing: 96\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast and the long Marapendi Lagoon east<\/p>\n

Lagoa Marapendi(POI73) to SBJR(SBJR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.47NM Bearing: 28\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep a lookout for Jacarepagua Airport, just north of the lagoon&apos;s eastern end<\/p>\n

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Leg 28<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from SBJR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 26.62 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

SBJR(SBJR) to Pedra da Gavea(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.94NM Bearing: 131\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southeast to the coast to pass the mountain peak of Pedra da G\u00e1vea<\/p>\n

Pedra da Gavea(POI74) to Ipanema(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.9NM Bearing: 98\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast east past the rock formation of Two Brothers Mountain and the famous Ipanema beach<\/p>\n

Ipanema(POI75) to Pao de Acucar(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.28NM Bearing: 61\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue northeast, past another famous beach, Copacabana, on the way to Sugarloaf Mountain at the entrance of Guanabara Bay<\/p>\n

Pao de Acucar(POI76) to Guanabara Bay(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 0.71NM Bearing: 327\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you enter the bay, turn left around Sugarloaf Mountain<\/p>\n

Guanabara Bay(POI77) to Cristo Redentor(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.81NM Bearing: 263\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west to the tall Corcovado Mountain, topped with the Christ Redeemer Statue – the iconic symbol of Rio and Brazil, and one of the New7Wonders of the World<\/p>\n

Cristo Redentor(POI78) to Maracana(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.54NM Bearing: 10\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the statue, head north over the mountain to another famous landmark, the Maracana Stadium<\/p>\n

Maracana(POI79) to Gamboa(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.44NM Bearing: 83\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn east and head for the bay, and the northern end of downtown Rio de Janeiro, the second most populous city in Brazil and host city for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games<\/p>\n

Gamboa(POI80) to SBRJ(SBRJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2NM Bearing: 148\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue a right circuit around the city to Santos Dumont Airport, the destination for this stage of the tour<\/p>\n

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