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AAX → POJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Romeu Zema Airport (Araxa) to Patos de Minas Airport (Patos de Minas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Araxá urban landscape immediately after takeoff and provides a better perspective of the rugged topography transitioning toward the Serra da Canastra range.
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Grande Hotel de Araxá
Spot the iconic castle-like architecture of the historic Barreiro complex shortly after departure.
Serra da Canastra Edges
Distant views of the jagged plateau horizons where the São Francisco River originates.
Coffee Plantations
Dense, dark green rows of world-class coffee plants covering the rolling hillsides of Ibiá and Rio Paranaíba.
Patos de Minas Approach
A clear view of the 'Grain Capital' of Brazil as the plane descends into the valley for landing.
Morning flights provide excellent lighting for photographing the distant plateaus. Watch closely immediately after takeoff for the phosphate mining complexes, which appear as massive white and grey excavations in the earth.
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Represa de Nova Ponte
The shimmering blue waters of this massive hydroelectric reservoir are visible to the west as you head north.
Circular Irrigation Patterns
Perfectly round green and brown crop circles created by center-pivot irrigation systems typical of Alto Paranaíba.
Cerrado Landscapes
A mosaic of tropical savanna landscapes and vast soy plateaus stretching toward the Triângulo Mineiro.
Best viewed during the afternoon to avoid direct glare from the sun. Keep your camera ready for the contrast between the deep red soil and the vibrant green crops, which is most striking during the rainy season (October to March).
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 111 km (69 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 11 min
Departure: AAX (-19.563199996948, -46.960399627686)
Arrival: POJ (-18.67280006408691, -46.4911994934082)
Route Type: Domestic
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