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IOS → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (Ilheus) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior departure view of the Ilheus urban landscape and the mouth of the Cachoeira River, followed by a panoramic perspective of Brasilia's Lake Paranoa and the iconic Pilot Plan architecture during the descent.
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Ilheus City Center
Aerial view of the historic peninsula, the Cathedral, and the urban waterfront.
Jorge Amado Bridge
The striking cable-stayed bridge spanning the Cachoeira River near the airport.
Bahian Sertão
The rugged and dramatic semi-arid landscape of the Bahia interior.
Lake Paranoá
The massive blue artificial lake that defines the eastern border of the Federal Capital.
Brasília Pilot Plan
Clear views of the airplane-shaped city layout, including the northern wing and administrative heart.
The right side is essential for seeing the 'airplane' shape of Brasilia. During takeoff from IOS, the plane often turns over the ocean, giving a full view of the city and port. Afternoon flights provide the best lighting for photography of the capital's white modernist architecture.
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Olivença Coastline
Pristine sandy beaches stretching south from Ilheus towards the Jequitinhonha region.
Atlantic Forest Remnants
Vibrant green patches of the remaining coastal rainforest during the initial climb.
Rio Pardo Basin
The winding path of the Pardo River as it cuts through the Bahia countryside.
Cerrado Farmlands
Large-scale agricultural patterns typical of the Brazilian Central Plateau transition.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct western sun glare. Look out for the changing soil colors from the deep red of the interior to the sandy tones of the coast. For the approach into BSB, this side often sees the southern residential wings (Asa Sul).
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 960 km (597 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: IOS (-14.815999984741, -39.03319931030301)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: Domestic
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