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BEL → ATM
Which side of the plane to sit from Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (Belem) to Altamira Airport (Altamira)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Belém skyline during departure and the spectacular Belo Monte Dam and Xingu River curves upon arrival.
Belém Skyline
Unmatched views of the high-rise buildings and colonial architecture of Belém immediately after takeoff from Val-de-Cans.
Baía do Guajará
The expansive water gateway to the Amazon where the Guamá and Acará rivers converge into a massive bay.
Pristine Canopy
Fly over deep sections of the Amazon rainforest showing the transition between urban sprawl and untouched wilderness.
Belo Monte Dam
A bird's-eye view of one of the planet's largest and most controversial hydroelectric projects on the Xingu River.
Xingu River Bend
The dramatic 'Volta Grande' (Big Bend) section of the Xingu River with its intricate island patterns and turquoise waters.
Sit on the left for the best view of the Belo Monte Dam complex just before landing in Altamira. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the vivid greens of the forest and the blue of the rivers.
Marajó Island
Distant glimpses to the North of the world's largest fluvial island, sitting in the mouth of the Amazon.
Tocantins River
Visuals of the massive Tocantins river system merging into the Pará river delta during the early phase of flight.
Port of Vila do Conde
Views of the industrial port infrastructure near Barcarena, a major hub for international Amazonian exports.
Trans-Amazonian Highway
The red-clay scar of the BR-230 highway cutting through the jungle, often accompanied by 'fishbone' deforestation patterns.
Altamira Waterfront
A clear view of Altamira's urban layout and its riverfront parks as the aircraft banks for final approach.
The right side provides a better perspective of the Trans-Amazonian Highway’s impact on the landscape. If flying in the late afternoon, be prepared for significant glare from the sun as you travel West-Southwest.
Distance: 469 km (291 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 47 min
Departure: BEL (-1.3792500495900002, -48.476299285900005)
Arrival: ATM (-3.2539100646973, -52.254001617432)
Route Type: Domestic
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