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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the Chapada do Araripe plateau immediately after takeoff and a more consistent perspective of the iconic Boa Viagem beach skyline during the descent into Recife.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Chapada do Araripe

A massive, flat-topped sedimentary plateau that provides a dramatic contrast to the surrounding lowland plains near Juazeiro.

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Caruaru Skyline

As you pass through the Agreste region, the dense urban center of Caruaru is often visible to the south.

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Boa Viagem Beach

A spectacular view of the long, thin strip of white sand and the high-rise wall of buildings along the Atlantic.

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Port of Suape

Visible during southern arrival patterns, this major industrial hub sits where the forest meets the blue ocean.

This side is ideal for photographers. Choose a window seat behind the wing to capture the Chapada do Araripe right after departure. For the best view of the Recife coastline, hope for an arrival on Runway 36, which puts the beach directly outside your window.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Sertão Horizon

Expansive views of the unique semi-arid Caatinga biome with its rugged, silvery-grey vegetation patterns.

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São Francisco Tributaries

Glancing views of the various seasonal riverbeds and reservoirs that dot the interior of Pernambuco.

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Historic Olinda

On a northern approach into REC, catch the white steeples and colorful colonial houses of the Olinda hillside.

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Capibaribe River

The intricate network of bridges and waterways that give Recife its nickname, the Brazilian Venice.

Sit on the left if you want to see the historic hills of Olinda during the descent. Morning flights are better on this side to avoid the harsh tropical sun glare. Keep an eye out for the transition from the dry 'Sertão' to the lush green 'Zona da Mata'.

Top Activities in Recife
Route Information

Distance: 489 km (304 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 49 min

Departure: JDO (-7.21895980835, -39.2700996399)

Arrival: REC (-8.126489639282228, -34.923599243164055)

Route Type: Domestic

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