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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers the most dramatic views during the approach into São Luís, including the vast coastal bay and the island's unique geography.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Lake Paranoá

A clear view of the artificial lake and the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge during the initial climb.

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Agricultural Heartland

Large-scale geometric patterns of soy and corn plantations spanning the Tocantins and Maranhão borders.

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Baía de São Marcos

The massive estuary system surrounding the island of São Luís, known for its high tidal range.

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Itaqui Port

One of the deepest and most productive maritime terminals in Brazil, visible during the final descent.

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Historic São Luís

Aerial view of the island city, featuring the contrast between modern high-rises and the tiled colonial center.

Sit on the right for the most iconic approach scenery. As the plane nears SLZ, you will likely fly over the water, providing a stunning perspective of the island's coastline. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the afternoon sun glare on this side of the aircraft.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Brasília Pilot Plan

A top-down view of the famous airplane-shaped city layout shortly after takeoff from BSB.

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Chapada das Mesas

Distant but visible sandstone plateaus and tablelands as the flight crosses into southern Maranhão.

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Amazonian Transition

Observe the ecological shift from the sparse Cerrado vegetation to the denser, greener tropical forests.

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Sunset Horizons

On late afternoon flights, this side provides spectacular views of the sun setting over the Brazilian interior.

Choose the left side for evening flights to enjoy the sunset without direct solar glare early in the trip. It is also the better side for viewing the structural geometry of the Federal District during a northbound departure.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,531 km (951 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 2 min

Departure: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)

Arrival: SLZ (-2.585360050201416, -44.23410034179688)

Route Type: Domestic

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