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BEL → STM
Which side of the plane to sit from Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (Belem) to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (Santarem)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the massive Amazon River system, providing continuous views of the main channel and the spectacular Meeting of the Waters near Santarem.
Marajo Island
Aerial view of the world's largest fluvial island, featuring a mix of wetlands and traditional buffalo ranches near the takeoff point.
Amazon Main Channel
Continuous sight of the wide, muddy brown 'Solimoes' waters snaking through the landscape with complex oxbow lakes.
Monte Alegre State Park
Rare sightings of ancient rock formations and hills rising from the flat basin, known for prehistoric cave paintings.
Meeting of the Waters
The iconic natural phenomenon where the brown Amazon and the blue Tapajos flow side-by-side without mixing for kilometers.
Alter do Chao
Glimpses of the famous white sand river beaches along the Tapajos, often called the 'Amazonian Caribbean'.
This is the premier side for photography. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing to capture the 'Meeting of the Waters.' Polarized sunglasses will significantly help in reducing river glare and enhancing the color contrast between the different water types.
Belem Skyline
Panoramic views of the skyscrapers and the historic Ver-o-Peso market area immediately after takeoff from Val de Cans.
Dense Amazon Canopy
Vast expanses of primary rainforest stretching toward the horizon, showcasing the sheer scale of the world's largest jungle.
Xingu River Confluence
The distant meeting point where the Xingu River flows into the Amazon basin, marked by shifting water colors.
Tapajos River Mouth
Stunning views of the emerald-blue waters of the Tapajos River as the plane begins its final descent into Santarem.
Sit toward the front or rear to avoid wing obstruction of the forest floor. Morning flights offer the best lighting to see the contrast between the green canopy and the various river colors before afternoon convective clouds build up.
Distance: 711 km (442 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: BEL (-1.3792500495900002, -48.476299285900005)
Arrival: STM (-2.424721956253052, -54.78583145141602)
Route Type: Domestic
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