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CGB → AFL
Which side of the plane to sit from Marechal Rondon Airport (Cuiaba) to Piloto Osvaldo Marques Dias Airport (Alta Floresta)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior as it offers a more direct view of the dramatic sandstone escarpments of the Chapada dos Guimarães shortly after departure from Cuiabá and better light conditions for morning flights.
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Chapada dos Guimarães
Stunning orange sandstone cliffs and waterfalls visible shortly after takeoff from CGB.
Manso Lake
The expansive blue waters of the Manso Reservoir, a stark contrast to the surrounding green vegetation.
BR-163 Corridor
The famous 'Soy Highway' visible as a straight line cutting through the heart of Brazil's agribusiness region.
Amazon Transition Zone
Watch the vegetation change from scrubby Cerrado savanna to the taller, denser canopy of the Amazon basin.
Serra do Norte
Low mountain ranges that provide texture to the landscape as the plane descends towards Alta Floresta.
Sit on the right for morning flights to see the sunrise illuminate the Chapada cliffs. Keep your camera ready within the first 15 minutes of takeoff for the best geological views. During the dry season (June-September), look for the distinct color differences between the preserved forest blocks and the harvested fields.
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Cuiabá River Meanders
View the winding path of the Cuiabá River as it heads south towards the Pantanal wetlands.
Agricultural Mosaic
Vast geometric patterns of soy and corn plantations that define the Mato Grosso landscape.
Teles Pires River
As you approach Alta Floresta, the massive Teles Pires river becomes visible with its deep blue and brown hues.
Pantanal Fringe
Sparse views of the northernmost floodplains where the Cerrado meets the world's largest wetland.
Choose this side for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the horizon without the direct glare of the sun. It provides a better perspective of the flat 'Baixada Cuiabana' and the massive scale of industrial farming as you move north.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 643 km (400 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: CGB (-15.6528997421, -56.1166992188)
Arrival: AFL (-9.8663892746, -56.104999542200005)
Route Type: Domestic
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