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BEL → FOR
Which side of the plane to sit from Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (Belem) to Pinto Martins International Airport (Fortaleza)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic meeting of the Amazon's river systems with the Atlantic Ocean, followed by the breathtaking white dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses and the Parnaíba Delta.
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Baía do Guajará
Aerial view of the massive bay surrounding Belém as the flight departs eastward.
Lençóis Maranhenses
The world-famous national park featuring vast fields of white sand dunes and crystal-clear lagoons.
Parnaíba Delta
The third-largest oceanic delta in the world, showing a complex network of islands and mangroves.
Jericoacoara Coast
The iconic coastline of Ceará with its signature dunes and turquoise fishing villages.
Fortaleza Waterfront
A stunning approach over the Beira Mar and Praia do Futuro urban shorelines.
For the best experience, fly during the day between July and September when the lagoons in Lençóis Maranhenses are at their fullest. The left side (Seat A) is crucial for coastal visibility as the flight path typically stays just off the shoreline or slightly inland facing the sea. Avoid midday flights if you want to minimize glare from the Atlantic reflection.
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Belém Urban Core
A high-altitude perspective of the dense 'Metropolis of the Amazon' and its skyscrapers.
River Meanders
Deep views into the winding river systems of the Maranhão interior.
Ceará Sertão
The transition from coastal humidity to the rugged, semi-arid landscape of the Brazilian Northeast.
Serra de Maranguape
Prominent green mountain ridges that rise sharply from the flat plains near Fortaleza.
The right side (Seat F) is better for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. While it misses the primary coastal attractions, it provides a fascinating look at the 'Sertão' topography and the scale of the Amazonian transition forest. It also offers a great view of the inland mountain ranges during the final descent into FOR.
Book Hotels in FortalezaDistance: 1,136 km (706 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: BEL (-1.3792500495900002, -48.476299285900005)
Arrival: FOR (-3.776279926300049, -38.53260040283203)
Route Type: Domestic
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