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GIG → MAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer stunning views of the Brazilian interior, the Right Side is superior for the approach into Manaus, providing the best vantage point for the iconic Meeting of Waters where the Rio Negro and Solimões rivers merge.
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Serra dos Órgãos
Stunning views of the jagged granite peaks near Petrópolis, including the famous 'Dedo de Deus' (God's Finger).
Guanabara Bay
A panoramic view of the Rio-Niterói bridge and the complex coastline surrounding Rio's main bay upon takeoff.
Três Marias Reservoir
A massive, bright blue man-made lake on the São Francisco River providing a stark contrast to the surrounding terrain.
Meeting of Waters
The legendary confluence where the sandy Solimões and tea-colored Rio Negro flow side-by-side without mixing.
Manaus Port Area
A view of the industrial heart of the Amazon and the massive ships navigating deep into the rainforest.
The right side is essential for the approach into Manaus (MAO). Most landings approach from the east, placing the 'Encontro das Águas' (Meeting of Waters) directly outside your window. Ensure you are seated behind the wing for an unobstructed view of this natural phenomenon.
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Corcovado & Christ the Redeemer
If the flight departs towards the south before turning, catch a glimpse of the iconic statue overlooking the city.
Serra da Mantiqueira
Enjoy views of the rolling green highlands and peaks that separate the coast from the interior plateau.
Brasília Distant View
On clear days, the unique 'airplane' shape of the Brazilian capital can be seen in the distance to the west.
Amazon Rainforest Canopy
Witness the transition from the Cerrado savanna to the dense, unbroken green carpet of the Amazon basin.
Rio Negro Banks
As you descend into Manaus, the dark, mirror-like waters of the Rio Negro dominate the landscape.
Choose the left side for morning departures to avoid direct sunlight and glare while looking west toward the heart of the continent. This side offers a great perspective on the vastness of the forest during the final two hours of flight.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 2,848 km (1,770 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 48 min
Departure: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Arrival: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)
Route Type: Domestic
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