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BSB → PMW
Which side of the plane to sit from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia) to Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (Palmas)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it typically offers the most iconic view of Brasília's Pilot Plan layout during takeoff and provides a direct, dramatic view of the Serra do Lajeado escarpment upon arrival in Palmas.
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Brasília Pilot Plan
The unique airplane-shaped urban design of the capital, including the Monumental Axis.
Estádio Nacional
The impressive columns of the Mané Garrincha Stadium visible during the initial climb.
Cerrado Plateaus
Vast expanses of the Brazilian savanna with its characteristic low, twisted trees and red soil.
Serra do Lajeado
A massive, flat-topped mountain range that creates a stunning natural wall next to Palmas.
Palmas Urban Grid
The planned layout of Brazil's youngest state capital as the plane aligns for landing.
Sit on the left for the best view of Brasília's architecture shortly after takeoff. For the arrival in Palmas, the left side faces the impressive Serra do Lajeado cliffs. Afternoon flights (2 PM - 5 PM) are ideal as the sun will be behind the plane or on the opposite side, providing perfect lighting for photography of the plateaus.
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Lake Paranoá
The large man-made lake that borders the eastern side of Brasília's residential wings.
JK Bridge
The three iconic asymmetric arches of the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge crossing the lake.
Parque Nacional de Brasília
Known as 'Água Mineral', this large ecological reserve is visible north of the city.
Lajeado Hydroelectric Dam
The massive Luiz Eduardo Magalhães dam structure on the Tocantins River.
Tocantins River
Wide stretches of the river and the vast reservoir formed by the dam near the airport.
Choose the right side if you want to see the expansive Lake Paranoá and the JK Bridge during the departure phase. On the approach to Palmas, this side offers the best views of the reservoir's water surface and the hydroelectric infrastructure. Early morning flights provide a beautiful sunrise reflection over the Tocantins River.
Book Hotels in PalmasDistance: 622 km (386 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min
Departure: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Arrival: PMW (-10.2915000916, -48.3569984436)
Route Type: Domestic
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