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GEO β†’ PBM

Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is superior as it offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Atlantic coastline and the massive river estuaries that define the Guiana Shield landscape.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Atlantic Confluence

Witness the striking visual of brown, sediment-heavy river water mixing with the deeper blue of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Georgetown Coast

Aerial views of the Guyanese capital and its extensive sea wall infrastructure protecting the low-lying coastal plains.

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Berbice River Estuary

View the wide mouth of the Berbice River, a historic artery for Guyana's interior trade and sugar industry.

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Corentyne Border

The massive Corentyne River serves as the international boundary between Guyana and Suriname, clearly visible from this side.

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Nieuw Nickerie

Observe Suriname's second-largest city and the surrounding grid-like rice paddies that dominate the western coast.

Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the sunlight glisten off the river mouths. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from GEO to capture the sediment plumes where the Demerara meets the sea. This side also offers better views of the coastal infrastructure which is more developed than the inland forest.

Right Side Highlights
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Guiana Shield Canopy

Endless vistas of the dense, pristine tropical rainforest that covers the majority of the northern South American interior.

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Agricultural Patterns

Geometric patterns of sugar cane and rice plantations that create a patchwork quilt effect on the Guyanese landscape.

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Meandering Tributaries

Watch the sinuous, snake-like paths of the Mahaica and Mahaicony rivers as they wind through the coastal savannah.

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Inland Settlements

Small, remote villages and red-dirt roads provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Guyanese and Surinamese interior.

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Zandery Approach

Low-altitude flight over thick Suriname jungle during the final descent into the forested surroundings of PBM.

The right side is ideal for travelers who prefer the serenity of the rainforest canopy over the coastline. It is particularly good for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you, providing better lighting for photography of the green landscape. Watch for small clearings that indicate mining activity or isolated communities deep in the bush.

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Route Information

Distance: 358 km (222 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 36 min

Departure: GEO (6.498549938201903, -58.25410079956055)

Arrival: PBM (5.4528298378, -55.1878013611)

Route Type: International

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