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IMP → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from Prefeito Renato Moreira Airport (Imperatriz) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Right Side of the Plane
Offers a superior perspective of Brasília's iconic Plano Piloto (airplane-shaped city layout) and central government architecture during the final approach.
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Serra do Lajeado
Rugged plateau formations and escarpments visible as the flight traverses Tocantins state.
Plano Piloto
The world-famous 'Airplane' urban design of Brasília is most clearly visible from this side.
Ministries Esplanade
The central axis of the Brazilian government, including the National Congress towers and domes.
National Stadium
The massive white columns of the Mané Garrincha Stadium are a prominent landmark on the right during landing.
Choose the right side for late afternoon flights to capture the city's modernist architecture bathed in the golden light of the plateau's famous sunsets.
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Tocantins River
Visible shortly after departure from Imperatriz, showcasing the transition from the Amazon basin.
Cerrado Savannah
Expansive views of the high-altitude tropical savanna with its unique stunted trees and red earth.
Lake Paranoá
The massive artificial lake that borders the eastern side of the Federal District.
JK Bridge
The distinctive three arches of the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge can be spotted during the descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the rising sun and to enjoy the serene blue waters of Lake Paranoá as you approach Brasília.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,151 km (715 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: IMP (-5.53129, -47.459999)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: Domestic
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