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CNF → CKS
Which side of the plane to sit from Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte) to Carajás Airport (Parauapebas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is unbeatable for its dramatic view of the massive Carajás iron ore mines—an engineering marvel carved into the deep green of the Amazonian forest during the descent.
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Serra do Espinhaço
High altitude peaks and quartz-rich rock formations along the eastern horizon near the start of the trip.
Tocantins Basin
Observation of the massive river systems and hydroelectric potential feeding the northern Amazon.
Carajás Mining Complex
Vast open-pit iron ore mines creating a striking red contrast against the surrounding green jungle.
Carajás National Forest
A massive, preserved block of primary rainforest surrounding the core mining operations.
Parauapebas Cityscape
A clear view of the mining hub's unique urban layout and rapid growth during the final approach.
The right side is essential for seeing the iron ore mines, which are most visible 10-15 minutes before landing. Morning flights are ideal to avoid sun glare and capture the vivid red soil of the pits against the forest.
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Serra do Cipó
Rugged mountain ridges of the Espinhaço range visible shortly after departure from CNF.
Três Marias Dam
The vast blue expanse of the São Francisco river reservoir located in central Minas Gerais.
Cerrado Horizons
Expansive views of the high-altitude savanna and large-scale farming plateaus in the interior.
Araguaia River
The winding channels and white sandbanks of this iconic river system marking the Amazon's edge.
Amazon Transition
The visible boundary where the dry savanna meets the dense, humid tropical rainforest canopy.
Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for the Araguaia River. Look for the distant Ilha do Bananal if visibility is high. Watch the soil color transition from red to dark brown as you move north.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,637 km (1,017 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 11 min
Departure: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Arrival: CKS (-6.11527776718, -50.0013885498)
Route Type: Domestic
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