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CNF → IZA
Which side of the plane to sit from Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte) to Zona da Mata Regional Airport (Juiz de Fora)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Belo Horizonte urban sprawl, the iconic Serra do Curral ridge, and the massive scale of the Quadrilátero Ferrífero iron mines.
Belo Horizonte Metro Area
Gaze over the high-density urban canyons of the capital and the Pampulha region during the initial climb.
Quadrilátero Ferrífero
Spectacular views of massive open-pit iron ore mines, showing deep red craters that define the region's economy.
Mar de Morros
The classic 'sea of hills' topography of Minas Gerais becomes highly visible as the aircraft cruises at lower altitudes toward Juiz de Fora.
Rio das Velhas
Trace the winding path of one of the state's most important rivers as it carves through the industrial landscape.
Sit on the right for the best photographic opportunities of the mines. During late afternoon flights, the iron-rich soil takes on a deep, vibrant red hue under the setting sun.
Serra do Espinhaço
The southern ridges of this massive quartz-rich mountain range provide a rugged geological backdrop shortly after takeoff.
Serra do Caraça
On clear days, the distant peaks of the Caraça sanctuary area are visible, marking a transition to more mountainous terrain.
Atlantic Forest Corridors
Observe the remaining fragments of dense Atlantic Forest as the flight descends into the humid Zona da Mata region.
The left side is best for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a more serene, natural view of the rolling peaks of Minas Gerais away from the industrial centers.
Distance: 226 km (140 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 23 min
Departure: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Arrival: IZA (-21.5130558014, -43.1730575562)
Route Type: Domestic
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