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BSB → MAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia) to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a prime view of Brasília's iconic airplane-shaped layout upon takeoff and the world-famous Meeting of Waters (Encontro das Águas) near Manaus on arrival.
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Plano Piloto
The best view of Oscar Niemeyer’s architectural masterpieces and the central axis of the federal capital.
Winding Rivers
Glimpses of the Araguaia and Xingu river basins as they snake through the landscape toward the Amazon.
Deep Amazon Canopy
Uninterrupted views of the vast, dense green carpet of the rainforest as you enter Amazonas state.
Meeting of Waters
The spectacular confluence where the dark Rio Negro and the muddy Rio Solimões flow side by side without mixing.
Sit on the right for the iconic 'Encontro das Águas' view. This is best seen about 10-15 minutes before landing. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the different water colors and the rainforest floor clearly before convective clouds form.
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Satellite Cities
View of the surrounding urban areas of the Federal District and the northern expanse of Lake Paranoá.
Cerrado Transition
Observation of the transition from the dry, scrubby Cerrado savanna to the lush agricultural fields of Mato Grosso.
Rio Negro Bridge
A view of the 3.6km long bridge connecting Manaus to Iranduba just before touchdown.
Manaus Industrial Pole
Aerial perspective of the sprawling industrial complex that fuels the region's economy.
The left side is preferable during late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun. It offers a great view of the Rio Negro Bridge if the aircraft approaches from the west.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,949 km (1,211 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Arrival: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)
Route Type: Domestic
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