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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side (North) offers the most iconic views of Brasilia's 'Airplane' city layout and the Lake Paranoá during departure, followed by deep views into the northern Amazon basin.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Plano Piloto

Unparalleled views of the planned city's central axis, shaped like an airplane, and the National Congress.

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Lake Paranoá

A full view of the massive artificial lake that surrounds the eastern portion of the federal capital.

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Chapada dos Veadeiros

In the distance to the north, the ancient plateaus of the Chapada National Park are often visible on clear days.

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Convective Clouds

Massive, towering cumulonimbus clouds frequently form over the Amazon basin, creating a dramatic aerial landscape.

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Acre River Curves

Upon descent into Rio Branco, view the tight, serpentine brown loops of the Acre River winding through the jungle.

For the best experience, sit on the right side to capture the architectural layout of Brasilia immediately after takeoff. For photography, use a high shutter speed to capture the intricate river meanders of the Amazon basin near Rio Branco. Morning flights provide excellent side-lighting for the rainforest's texture.

Left Side Highlights
7.6
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South Wing View

Early views of the southern residential sectors of Brasilia and the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge.

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Cerrado Landscapes

Vast expanses of the Brazilian Savannah with its unique twisted trees and red soil throughout Goiás.

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Araguaia River

Spectacular views of the meandering Araguaia River, one of Brazil's most important inland water systems.

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Mato Grosso Farmland

Witness the transition from organized agriculture to the massive soy and corn frontiers of central Brazil.

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Amazon Frontier

Observation of the 'arc of deforestation' and the beginning of the dense, primary rainforest canopy.

Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct northern sun glare. This side is also superior for viewing the sunset if traveling in the late afternoon, as the sun will set toward the southwest in the later stages of the flight.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,264 km (1,407 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 1 min

Departure: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)

Arrival: RBR (-9.868888854980469, -67.89805603027344)

Route Type: Domestic

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