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BSB → RAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia) to Leite Lopes Airport (Ribeirao Preto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views of Brasilia's architectural layout upon departure and a better angle of Ribeirao Preto's urban sprawl and sugarcane landscapes during the final approach.
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Esplanada dos Ministérios
Unbeatable view of Oscar Niemeyer’s iconic architecture and the central axis of the Pilot Plan.
Mané Garrincha Stadium
The massive circular structure of the national stadium is clearly visible shortly after takeoff.
City of Uberaba
A clear view of this major regional hub in the Triângulo Mineiro during the cruise phase.
Sugarcane Sea
The characteristic landscape of Ribeirão Preto, featuring endless emerald-green sugarcane plantations.
Ribeirão Skyline
Excellent views of the dense high-rise clusters in the southern and central zones of the city during descent.
This is the 'scenic side' for photography. On departure from BSB, the right side usually catches the 'Airplane' shape of the city. During the golden hour (late afternoon), the light over the São Paulo interior plantations is spectacular. Aim for a window seat away from the wing for the best views of the Ribeirão skyline.
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Lake Paranoá
Aerial view of the massive artificial lake that borders the eastern side of the Federal Capital.
Triângulo Mineiro Farms
Expansive red-earth agricultural plots showing the transition from Cerrado to intensive farming.
Rio Grande Reservoirs
The plane crosses the border between Minas Gerais and São Paulo over large hydroelectric dam systems.
Cerrado Patches
Fragmented areas of native Brazilian savanna vegetation interspersed with modern irrigation circles.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the eastern sun. It provides a great perspective of the lake's dams and the sprawling rural landscape of Minas Gerais. Look for the Jaguara or Volta Grande reservoirs near the state border.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 586 km (364 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Arrival: RAO (-21.136388778686523, -47.77666854858398)
Route Type: Domestic
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