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CNF → SLZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte) to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (Sao Luis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Serra do Espinhaço mountain range during departure and provides the best angle of the island of São Luís and its coastal mangroves upon arrival.
Serra do Espinhaço
Stunning views of the rugged, ancient mountain chain known as the 'Backbone of Brazil' shortly after takeoff.
Iron Quadrangle Borders
Glimpses of the mineral-rich mountains and mining landscapes of central Minas Gerais.
Maranhão Mangroves
Intricate networks of green wetlands and tidal channels as the flight approaches the northern coast.
São Luís Skyline
Excellent views of the island's urban layout and the historic colonial center during the descent.
Baía de São José
The beautiful meeting of the sea and the sandbanks on the eastern side of the island.
The right side is best for morning flights to avoid the direct sun. For the best experience, sit behind the wing to see the dramatic contrast between the dry interior and the lush coastal mangroves of Maranhão. Pay close attention during the final 15 minutes of the flight for a panoramic view of São Luís.
Rio das Velhas
Visible shortly after takeoff from CNF, this meandering river winds through the Minas Gerais landscape.
Central Cerrado
Vast expanses of the Brazilian savanna, characterized by golden-brown vegetation and plateau formations.
Western Horizon
Ideal for sunset views on late afternoon flights, casting long shadows across the interior plains.
Baía de São Marcos
As the plane turns for its final approach, the expansive waters of the western bay come into view.
Choose this side if you are flying in the late afternoon to capture the sunset over the Brazilian interior. Keep an eye out for the unique 'Veredas' (palm swamps) scattered across the Maranhão landscape as you descend.
Distance: 1,895 km (1,177 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Arrival: SLZ (-2.585360050201416, -44.23410034179688)
Route Type: Domestic
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