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BSB → SLZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia) to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (Sao Luis)?
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.
Lake Paranoá
A clear view of the artificial lake and the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge during the initial climb.
Agricultural Heartland
Large-scale geometric patterns of soy and corn plantations spanning the Tocantins and Maranhão borders.
Baía de São Marcos
The massive estuary system surrounding the island of São Luís, known for its high tidal range.
Itaqui Port
One of the deepest and most productive maritime terminals in Brazil, visible during the final descent.
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.
Brasília Pilot Plan
A top-down view of the famous airplane-shaped city layout shortly after takeoff from BSB.
Chapada das Mesas
Distant but visible sandstone plateaus and tablelands as the flight crosses into southern Maranhão.
Amazonian Transition
Observe the ecological shift from the sparse Cerrado vegetation to the denser, greener tropical forests.
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.
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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