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AJU → REC
Which side of the plane to sit from Santa Maria Airport (Aracaju) to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (Recife)?
Right Side of the Plane
Flying north along the Brazilian coastline offers spectacular views of the Atlantic shoreline, world-famous coral reefs, and the massive mouth of the São Francisco River.
São Francisco River Mouth
The dramatic meeting of the 'Velho Chico' river's brown sediment with the deep blue Atlantic Ocean.
Maceió Lagoons
The stunning Mundaú and Manguaba lagoon complex surrounding the Alagoas capital.
Costa dos Corais
One of the world's largest coral reef systems, visible as bright turquoise patches near Maragogi.
Porto de Galinhas
The iconic natural pools and white sand curves of Pernambuco's most famous beach destination.
Boa Viagem Skyline
A magnificent view of Recife's coastal skyscrapers and urban reef during the final approach.
This is the premier side for this route. For the most vivid turquoise colors in the water, book a flight between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the sun is overhead. The approach into REC usually passes directly over the beach, providing a stunning low-altitude view of the coastline.
Aracaju View
Bird's-eye view of the Sergipe capital's grid and the Sergipe River immediately after takeoff.
Zona da Mata
Vast stretches of emerald green sugarcane plantations and Atlantic Forest fragments.
Agreste Transition
Distant views of the rising terrain leading toward the semi-arid Borborema Plateau.
Jaboatão Urban Sprawl
The dense metropolitan architecture and suburban hills as the plane descends into the Recife region.
The left side is preferable for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun reflecting off the ocean. Keep an eye out for the distinct transition between the lush coastal greenery and the drier interior hills of the Agreste region.
Distance: 395 km (245 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: AJU (-10.984000206, -37.0703010559)
Arrival: REC (-8.126489639282228, -34.923599243164055)
Route Type: Domestic
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