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ITB → STM
Which side of the plane to sit from Itaituba Airport (Itaituba) to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (Santarem)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most consistent views of the massive Tapajós River, the famous river beaches, and the spectacular confluence where the blue Tapajós meets the muddy Amazon River near the arrival in Santarém.
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Tapajós River Expanse
Uninterrupted views of the 'river-sea', famous for its clear, deep blue-green waters.
Transamazonian Highway
The iconic BR-230 highway visible as a thin red-clay line cutting through the jungle.
Santarém Beaches
During the dry season (August-December), white sand beaches like Alter do Chão appear as bright ribbons against the blue water.
Meeting of the Waters
The dramatic visual boundary where the clear Tapajós meets the silt-laden Amazon River just before touchdown.
Sit on the right for the iconic approach into STM. The best views of the river's width occur midway through the 45-minute flight. In the dry season, the sandbars are highly visible, creating a Caribbean-like aesthetic in the heart of the jungle.
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Amazonia National Park
Vast stretches of protected primary rainforest extending westward toward the horizon.
Western River Inlets
Small tributary entries and hidden river communities nestled along the western bank of the Tapajós.
Rainforest Mist
Morning flights often reveal spectacular evaporation mist rising from the dense canopy.
The left side is preferable on afternoon flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun reflecting off the river. Keep an eye out for the deep green textures of the Amazonia National Park shortly after departure from Itaituba.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 243 km (151 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 24 min
Departure: ITB (-4.2423400878906, -56.00070190429699)
Arrival: STM (-2.424721956253052, -54.78583145141602)
Route Type: Domestic
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