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BSB → RBR
Which side of the plane to sit from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia) to Plácido de Castro Airport (Rio Branco)?
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.
Plano Piloto
Unparalleled views of the planned city's central axis, shaped like an airplane, and the National Congress.
Lake Paranoá
A full view of the massive artificial lake that surrounds the eastern portion of the federal capital.
Chapada dos Veadeiros
In the distance to the north, the ancient plateaus of the Chapada National Park are often visible on clear days.
Convective Clouds
Massive, towering cumulonimbus clouds frequently form over the Amazon basin, creating a dramatic aerial landscape.
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.
South Wing View
Early views of the southern residential sectors of Brasilia and the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge.
Cerrado Landscapes
Vast expanses of the Brazilian Savannah with its unique twisted trees and red soil throughout Goiás.
Araguaia River
Spectacular views of the meandering Araguaia River, one of Brazil's most important inland water systems.
Mato Grosso Farmland
Witness the transition from organized agriculture to the massive soy and corn frontiers of central Brazil.
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.
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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