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BRA → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from Barreiras Airport (Barreiras) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views of Brasília's unique urban planning, known as the Plano Piloto, as well as the dramatic transitions between the highland plateaus of Bahia and the central Cerrado.
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Serra Geral de Goiás
The rugged edge of the plateau where the Bahia highlands drop off into the Goiano plains.
Pivot Irrigation Patterns
Perfectly circular green geometric shapes created by central-pivot irrigation systems across the Cerrado.
The Monumental Axis
The central core of Brasília, including the National Congress and Cathedral, visible during the approach to Runway 11.
Brasília National Park
A massive ecological reserve known as 'Água Mineral,' visible just before the aircraft turns for final approach.
The right side is essential for seeing the 'Airplane' shape of Brasília. Aim for an afternoon flight when the sun illuminates the white marble monuments of the Eixo Monumental. Watch for the dramatic transition from the flat agricultural plateaus of Barreiras to the rolling hills of the Federal District.
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Bahian Agrobusiness
Stunning views of massive soy and cotton fields that define the landscape of Western Bahia.
Rio Grande Basin
The winding course of the Rio Grande providing a lush green contrast to the surrounding dry savannah.
Asa Norte
The northern residential wing of Brasília, showcasing the repetitive and organized block structure of the city.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a great perspective of the rural expansion in Bahia and a clear view of the northern residential sectors of the capital during the final descent.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 526 km (327 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 53 min
Departure: BRA (-12.078900337219238, -45.00899887084961)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: Domestic
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