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IQT → TPP
Which side of the plane to sit from Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (Iquitos) to Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport (Tarapoto)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the Amazon's vastness, including the massive meandering loops of the Ucayali River and the proximity to the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
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Iquitos Canopy
View the sprawling urban center of Iquitos completely surrounded by an impenetrable wall of green jungle.
Ucayali Meanders
Stunning views of oxbow lakes and the silver, winding curves of one of the Amazon's primary tributaries.
Pacaya-Samiria Border
The southern flight path brushes the edge of Peru's largest protected flooded forest area.
Cordillera Escalera
As you approach Tarapoto, watch the flat jungle floor rise into the dramatic, cloud-covered ridges of the high jungle.
Book a window seat in front of the wing for the best view of the river meanders. Morning flights (07:00-09:00) are ideal to catch the low-lying mist rising from the canopy. During the rainy season (December-May), the rivers expand significantly, creating a massive silver mosaic on the landscape.
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Nanay River Junction
Observe the 'Meeting of Waters' where the dark Nanay River flows into the brown Amazon near Iquitos.
Marañón River Basin
Occasional views of the massive Marañón River, which merges to form the Amazon mainstream.
Huallaga Valley
Visuals of the fertile Huallaga river valley as the aircraft descends into the San Martin region.
Tarapoto City View
A great perspective of 'The City of Palms' nestled at the base of the Andean foothills during the final approach.
The right side is excellent for seeing the transition from the black-water rivers near Iquitos to the sediment-heavy brown rivers. Keep your camera ready for the final 10 minutes of the flight when the plane maneuvers through the valley into TPP, offering close-up views of tropical mountain slopes.
Book Hotels in TarapotoDistance: 455 km (283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: IQT (-3.7847399711608887, -73.30879974365234)
Arrival: TPP (-6.508739948272705, -76.37319946289062)
Route Type: Domestic
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