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BSB → MAB
Which side of the plane to sit from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia) to João Correa da Rocha Airport (Maraba)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the vast Serra da Mesa reservoir and a spectacular perspective of the Tocantins and Itacaiúnas river confluence during the descent into Marabá.
Lake Paranoá
A comprehensive view of Brasília's artificial lake and the iconic Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge during departure.
Serra da Mesa Reservoir
The massive, turquoise-tinted waters of one of Brazil's largest hydroelectric dams, surrounded by rugged hills.
Tocantins River Path
Aerial tracking of the mighty Tocantins River as it carves its way northward through the state of Tocantins.
Marabá Confluence
Breathtaking views of the dark waters of the Itacaiúnas River meeting the silt-heavy Tocantins River right before landing.
Agricultural Frontier
Large-scale crop circles and farming estates that define the modern economic landscape of central Brazil.
The approach into Marabá is the highlight; ensure your window is clear about 15 minutes before landing to capture the river junctions. This side receives the best morning light for photography of the Serra da Mesa reservoir.
Brasília Plano Piloto
View of the northern wing of the city's airplane-shaped layout and the Mané Garrincha Stadium shortly after takeoff.
Cerrado Horizons
Expansive views of the Brazilian savanna with its characteristic twisted trees and deep red soil plateaus.
Amazon Transition
Observe the landscape shifting from open fields to the denser, darker green canopies of the southern Amazon rainforest.
Western Sunset
On late afternoon flights, this side provides front-row seats to vibrant sunsets over the remote interior of Brazil.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. This side is also excellent during the rainy season for viewing massive localized storm cells forming over the Amazon basin to the west.
Distance: 1,175 km (730 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Arrival: MAB (-5.36858987808, -49.1380004883)
Route Type: Domestic
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