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BSB → BEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia) to Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (Belem)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Paranoá Lake upon departure and a stunning panoramic approach over the Guamá River and Belem's high-rise skyline.
Paranoá Lake
A full view of the massive artificial lake that frames the eastern side of the federal capital.
Tocantins River
Flight paths often parallel this major waterway, showcasing its width and importance to the region.
Tucuruí Reservoir
The massive scale of the hydroelectric lake, featuring hundreds of small islands created by the dam.
Guamá River
The silt-heavy, chocolate-colored river that serves as the gateway to the city of Belem.
Belem Waterfront
The best view of the Ver-o-Peso market and the city's dense skyline against the river backdrop during final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare. The descent into Belem usually involves a turn over the Guamá River, providing a world-class view of the city's juxtaposition between modern skyscrapers and the edge of the jungle.
Plano Piloto
Aerial view of the iconic airplane-shaped urban design of Brasilia's city center.
Cerrado Mosaic
Vast stretches of the Brazilian savannah transitioning into massive agricultural frontier lands.
Araguaia Basin
Distant views of the meandering Araguaia River system on the western horizon.
Amazon Transition
Witness the dramatic change from savannah scrubland to the dense, dark green canopy of the Amazon.
Jungle Sunset
On evening flights, the sun sets directly over the rainforest, creating deep orange and purple hues.
Select the left side for afternoon or evening flights to experience the sunset over the Amazon canopy. Keep an eye out for the distinct line where the Cerrado biome ends and the rainforest begins near the border of Pará.
Distance: 1,612 km (1,002 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min
Departure: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Arrival: BEL (-1.3792500495900002, -48.476299285900005)
Route Type: Domestic
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