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CIZ → MAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Coari Airport (Coari) to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the massive Solimões River curves and the iconic Meeting of the Waters near the approach to Manaus.
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Solimões Meanders
Watch the massive, winding path of the Solimões River with its complex oxbow lakes and sediment-rich brown water.
Meeting of the Waters
The spectacular natural phenomenon where the dark Rio Negro and pale Solimões run side by side without mixing.
Ponte Rio Negro
View the impressive bridge spanning the dark waters of the Rio Negro just before landing at Eduardo Gomes.
Amazon River Traffic
Spot large cargo ships and traditional multi-decked Amazonian riverboats navigating the main waterway.
Sit on the right side for the best chance to see the 'Encontro das Águas' during the descent. For photography, afternoon flights are best as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the different water colors of the rivers.
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Untouched Canopy
Stunning vistas of the dense, uninterrupted Amazon rainforest canopy stretching to the northern horizon.
Lake Coari
Aerial view of the large lake system surrounding Coari immediately after takeoff.
Manaus Urban Sprawl
A clear view of the industrial and residential outskirts of Manaus as the plane aligns with the runway.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. This side provides a more consistent view of the vast 'ocean of green' characteristic of the central Amazon basin.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 363 km (226 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: CIZ (-4.1340599060058585, -63.13259887695313)
Arrival: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)
Route Type: Domestic
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