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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most iconic views of Brasilia's 'airplane' shape (Plano Piloto) upon takeoff, followed by a better perspective of the Araguaia River and the sprawling Amazonian canopy during the descent into Porto Velho.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Plano Piloto

The best view of Lucio Costa’s famous urban design, including the Eixo Monumental and the National Congress buildings.

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Araguaia River Basin

Clear views of one of Brazil's most significant river systems, known for its seasonal white sand beaches.

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Pristine Rainforest

As you approach PVH, the right side often looks north toward the most intact sections of the Amazonian canopy.

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Santo Antônio Dam

A massive hydroelectric project visible on the Madeira River just outside Porto Velho during the final approach.

Request a window seat on the right for the iconic 'departure view' of Brasilia. During the rainy season (December-March), look for massive cumulonimbus clouds that form over the jungle in the afternoon. Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography of the green canopy without the haze typical of the dry season (burning season) in August and September.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Asa Sul & Paranoá Lake

Aerial perspective of the southern residential wing of Brasilia and the expansive blue waters of the artificial lake.

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Cerrado Agriculture

Massive, perfectly geometric crop circles and fields across Goiás and Mato Grosso, showcasing Brazil's agricultural heartland.

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Rio Madeira Meanders

Observation of the deep brown, sediment-rich curves of the Madeira River as the aircraft enters the Rondônia region.

Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction. This side is better for late-afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun, which will be mostly to the north/northwest. Keep an eye out for the transition from the scrubby Cerrado vegetation to the dense, dark green Amazon rainforest roughly halfway through the flight.

Top Activities in Porto Velho
Route Information

Distance: 1,909 km (1,186 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min

Departure: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)

Arrival: PVH (-8.70928955078125, -63.90230178833008)

Route Type: Domestic

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