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BEL → GIG
Which side of the plane to sit from Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (Belem) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic arrival experience, featuring views of the Rio coastline, the Região dos Lagos, and the urban layout of Rio de Janeiro upon descent.
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Belém Skyline
A clear view of the high-rise buildings and the Ver-o-Peso market area bordering the river during departure.
Três Marias Dam
The enormous blue expanse of the Três Marias Reservoir on the São Francisco River in central Minas Gerais.
Região dos Lagos
The stunning turquoise waters and white sand dunes of Cabo Frio and Arraial do Cabo as the plane turns toward the bay.
Guanabara Bay
Dramatic final views of the Rio-Niterói Bridge and the sprawling metropolitan area surrounding the bay before landing.
The approach to GIG often involves a sweeping turn over the ocean; sunset flights are spectacular on this side as the light hits the coastline. Aim for a seat ahead of the wing to get an unobstructed view of the Niterói coastline and the bridge during the final three minutes of flight.
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Baía do Guajará
Aerial view of the massive river systems and islands surrounding Belém immediately after takeoff.
Jalapão Basin
Distant glimpses of the unique plateau and orange-hued landscapes of Tocantins during the mid-flight cruise.
Serra do Espinhaço
The rugged, ancient quartz mountain range stretching across Minas Gerais, visible during the descent phase.
Petrópolis
The historic 'Imperial City' nestled in the mountains of the Serra dos Órgãos just before entering the Rio de Janeiro airspace.
Choose a morning flight to see the Amazonian humidity lift over the rivers. This side is better for seeing the inland mountain ranges of Minas Gerais. Keep an eye out for the Dedo de Deus (Finger of God) rock formation as you cross from Minas into Rio state.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 2,449 km (1,522 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 16 min
Departure: BEL (-1.3792500495900002, -48.476299285900005)
Arrival: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Route Type: Domestic
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