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CNF → UBA
Which side of the plane to sit from Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte) to Mário de Almeida Franco Airport (Uberaba)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the Belo Horizonte metropolitan skyline and the striking contrast of the deep-red mining landscapes in the Iron Quadrangle shortly after takeoff.
Belo Horizonte Skyline
A panoramic view of the massive urban sprawl and the iconic Serra do Curral mountain range framing the city.
Iron Quadrangle
Dramatic open-pit iron mines showing deep red and ochre earth, illustrating the region's rich geological history.
Furnas Reservoir
The sprawling southern fingers of the 'Sea of Minas', featuring intricate blue-green water patterns against the hills.
Serra da Canastra (South)
Distant views of the rugged southern escarpments where the Atlantic Forest transitions into the Cerrado.
Triângulo Agricultural Plateau
The landscape shifts into perfectly organized geometric patterns of soy and corn fields as you approach Uberaba.
Book a window seat on the left for an afternoon flight to have the sun at your back, providing perfect lighting for the reddish mining pits. Early morning flights offer a misty, ethereal view of the valleys near the Furnas reservoir. Keep your camera ready within the first 10 minutes of flight for the best BH city shots.
Sete Lagoas Karst
Unique limestone topography featuring numerous small circular lakes and sinkholes shortly after leaving the CNF area.
Serra do Espinhaço
The northern ridges of this ancient mountain chain, known for its unique flora and craggy peaks.
Canastra National Park
Aerial perspective of the high plateau region that serves as the headwaters for the mighty São Francisco River.
Sugarcane Mosaics
Vast green expanses of sugarcane plantations typical of the Triângulo Mineiro's industrial agriculture.
Choose the right side for morning flights to enjoy the best natural illumination of the limestone lakes. During the descent into Uberaba, look for the large-scale ethanol and food processing plants that dominate the local landscape. The karst region near Sete Lagoas is most visible during clear summer days.
Distance: 418 km (260 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Arrival: UBA (-19.764722824097, -47.966110229492)
Route Type: Domestic
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