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CAY → BEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport (Cayenne) to Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (Belem)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the deep Amazonian interior, the crossing of the historic Oiapoque border river, and a spectacular perspective of Marajó Island's unique ecosystem during the descent.
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Amazon Rainforest
An endless emerald canopy of the Amapá state rainforest stretching to the horizon.
Oiapoque River
The winding river defining the international border between French Guiana and Brazil.
Marajó Island
The world's largest fluvial island, featuring a mix of forest and flooded grasslands.
River Meanders
Intricate, oxbow-shaped tributaries of the Amazon delta snaking through the terrain.
Belem Skyline
The dense high-rises and historic port area of Belem visible during the final approach over the Pará River.
The right side is significantly more diverse. Shortly after takeoff, watch for the Oiapoque River. During mid-flight, the forest texture is stunning. For the approach into BEL, this side typically offers a better view of the city and the complex river architecture of the delta. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for photography of the green canopy.
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Atlantic Coastline
Vast views of the North Atlantic Ocean meeting the northern coast of South America.
Amazon Sediment Plumes
Observation of the dramatic color change where muddy river water pushes miles into the blue ocean.
Cabo Orange National Park
Views of the remote and muddy coastal wetlands where Brazil begins.
Transatlantic Shipping
Cargo vessels navigating the entrance to the Amazon river system.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct equatorial sun glare. This side is best for observing the massive scale of the Amazon's discharge into the Atlantic, but the views can be repetitive with mostly open water and distant shorelines.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 813 km (505 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 21 min
Departure: CAY (4.819809913639999, -52.360401153599994)
Arrival: BEL (-1.3792500495900002, -48.476299285900005)
Route Type: International
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