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CNF → IPN
Which side of the plane to sit from Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte) to Usiminas Airport (Ipatinga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the Serra do Cipó National Park and the rugged transitions of the Serra do Espinhaço mountain range.
CNF Departure
Panoramic views of the Tancredo Neves International Airport complex and the northern expansion of Belo Horizonte.
Serra do Cipó
Stunning aerial vistas of the craggy peaks and high-altitude plateaus of this iconic national park.
River Basins
The winding paths of the Rio Santo Antônio as it carves through the undulating green hills.
Atlantic Forest Biome
Lush patches of remaining native forest that characterize the transition into the Vale do Aço region.
Opt for an afternoon flight when the sun is behind you to highlight the textures of the mountain ridges. The descent into IPN offers a clear look at the dramatic topographical changes from the highlands to the river valley.
Belo Horizonte Suburbs
Views of the urban sprawl and the northern metropolitan districts of the capital of Minas Gerais.
Mining Operations
Impressive, massive open-pit mines that reveal the geological richness and industrial heart of the state.
Usiminas Complex
A birds-eye view of the massive steel mill infrastructure that gives the destination its name.
Rio Doce Valley
The wide basin of the Rio Doce which provides a scenic backdrop for the final approach into Ipatinga.
The right side is best for those interested in the industrial geography of Minas Gerais. Keep a lookout for the red earth of the mining pits, which are particularly vivid in the morning sun.
Distance: 156 km (97 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Arrival: IPN (-19.470699310302997, -42.487598419189)
Route Type: Domestic
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