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BSB → JPA
Which side of the plane to sit from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia) to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (Joao Pessoa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is superior primarily for the scenic arrival into João Pessoa, offering views of the Atlantic coastline, the city's famous urban beaches, and the easternmost point of the Americas.
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Lake Paranoá
An excellent aerial view of the man-made lake and the JK Bridge immediately after takeoff from BSB.
São Francisco River
The crossing of the 'O Velho Chico', one of Brazil's most important and historic rivers, usually near the Petrolina/Juazeiro region.
Costa do Conde
The stunning south coast of Paraíba, featuring high cliffs and turquoise waters as the plane aligns for landing.
Ponta do Seixas
The easternmost point of the American continent, visible during the final approach into JPA airport.
João Pessoa Skyline
A panoramic view of the Cabo Branco and Tambaú beachfronts, known for their low-rise building restrictions.
Choose the right side for morning flights to enjoy the best lighting over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is essential for the 'money shot' of the coastline during the descent. If the plane lands from the north (Runway 16), you will have an unobstructed view of the city's urban reefs.
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Brasilia's Modernist Grid
A clear view of the Pilot Plan's northern wing and the unique architecture of the federal capital upon departure.
Cerrado Plateaus
Vast stretches of the Brazilian Highlands featuring the characteristic red soil and flat-topped mesas of Goiás and Bahia.
Sertão Landscapes
The transition into the semi-arid Caatinga biome, showing unique vegetation patterns and rural 'fazendas' of the interior.
Campina Grande
Depending on the specific flight path, the major interior hub of Paraíba may be visible shortly before the descent begins.
Sit here if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid the direct glare of the sun on the right side. This side provides a better perspective of the vastness of the Brazilian interior and the rugged terrain of the Borborema Plateau.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,713 km (1,064 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 17 min
Departure: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Arrival: JPA (-7.145833015440002, -34.9486122131)
Route Type: Domestic
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