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BELSLZ

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side (Port) offers a magnificent perspective of the 'Reentrâncias Maranhenses,' one of the largest mangrove systems in the world, and the stunning transition from the Amazon delta to the Atlantic Ocean.

Left Side Highlights
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Baía de Marajó

Witness the massive expanse of the mouth of the Tocantins River as it merges with the Atlantic Ocean shortly after takeoff.

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Reentrâncias Maranhenses

An intricate labyrinth of islands, bays, and dense mangroves that characterizes the coast between Pará and Maranhão.

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Coastal Sandbanks

Glimmering white sandbanks and hidden beaches that shift with the tides along the northern coastline.

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Baía de São Marcos

The deep-water bay leading into São Luís, often filled with large cargo ships waiting to dock at Port Itaqui.

Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun glare. This side provides the best view of the coastline's complex geography. Look for the distinct color change where the silt-heavy Amazonian waters meet the deep blue of the Atlantic.

Right Side Highlights
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Belém Skyline

Get a clear view of the high-rise towers of Belém and the bustling Ver-o-Peso market area immediately after departure.

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Alcântara Peninsula

As you approach São Luís, look for the area housing the Alcântara Launch Center, Brazil's premier spaceport.

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Inland Estuaries

Meandering tropical rivers and small settlements tucked into the dense vegetation of the Maranhão interior.

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Port of Itaqui

One of Brazil's most important deep-water ports, visible during the final descent into Marechal Cunha Machado.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the inland landscape. During the final approach into SLZ, this side often offers a better view of the industrial infrastructure and the outskirts of the historic city.

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Route Information

Distance: 490 km (304 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 49 min

Departure: BEL (-1.3792500495900002, -48.476299285900005)

Arrival: SLZ (-2.585360050201416, -44.23410034179688)

Route Type: Domestic

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