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CKS → BEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Carajás Airport (Parauapebas) to Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (Belem)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the massive Tucuruí Reservoir and the winding Tocantins River, which are the most prominent geographic features on this route.
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Carajás Mining Complex
View the massive red-earth excavations of one of the world's largest iron ore mines shortly after departure.
Tucuruí Reservoir
A breathtaking view of the enormous artificial lake created by the Tucuruí Dam, featuring hundreds of small islands.
Tucuruí Dam
Spot the massive hydroelectric infrastructure, one of the largest in the world, spanning the Tocantins River.
Trans-Amazonian Highway
Look for the thin brown line of the BR-230 cutting through the landscape between the forest and the river.
Belém Skyline
As you approach Val de Cans, the dense cluster of skyscrapers in the regional capital becomes clearly visible.
The right side is superior for viewing the Tucuruí Dam, which is the highlight of the trip. Try to book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the reservoir and the dam without glare. During the rainy season (January-May), the spillways of the dam are often open, creating a spectacular sight.
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Carajás National Forest
Witness the dense, unbroken canopy of the Amazon rainforest immediately after takeoff from Parauapebas.
Itacaiúnas River
Observe the meandering brown waters of the Itacaiúnas as it snakes through the deep green vegetation.
Marajó Island
On the descent into Belém, catch distant views of the world's largest fluvial-marine island to the west.
Guajará Bay
As the plane aligns for landing, look down at the meeting point of the Acará and Guamá rivers.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during morning flights and better views of Marajó Island during the final descent. If the plane circles to the west before landing at BEL, you will get a panoramic view of the river systems surrounding the city.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 553 km (344 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: CKS (-6.11527776718, -50.0013885498)
Arrival: BEL (-1.3792500495900002, -48.476299285900005)
Route Type: Domestic
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