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IPN → PLU
Which side of the plane to sit from Usiminas Airport (Ipatinga) to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (Belo Horizonte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic landmarks of the Minas Gerais capital, including the massive industrial complex in Ipatinga and a front-row seat to the UNESCO-listed Pampulha Lagoon architecture upon landing.
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Usiminas Steel Complex
A stunning aerial perspective of one of the largest industrial plants in Latin America right after departure.
Serra da Piedade
Look for the peak with the historic sanctuary, often emerging from the clouds on misty mornings.
Mineirão Stadium
The legendary football cathedral is clearly visible on the right during the final approach to PLU.
Pampulha Lagoon
Get a bird's-eye view of Oscar Niemeyer's modernist architectural ensemble just seconds before touchdown.
The right side is essential for the arrival phase at Pampulha Airport. Since the airport is adjacent to the lagoon, you get an unparalleled view of the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Mineirão. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting for these landmarks.
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Rio Doce
Detailed views of the river's winding path through the valley immediately following takeoff.
Serra do Curral
The magnificent mountain ridge that serves as the natural backdrop and symbol of Belo Horizonte.
Mining Landscapes
Observe the vast open-pit iron ore mines that define the economic geography of the Iron Quadrangle.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. It provides a wider perspective of the rugged topography of the Espinhaço mountain range as you approach the metropolitan area.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 159 km (99 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 16 min
Departure: IPN (-19.470699310302997, -42.487598419189)
Arrival: PLU (-19.85120010375977, -43.95059967041016)
Route Type: Domestic
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