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LEC → SSA
Which side of the plane to sit from Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport (Lençóis) to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (Salvador)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side provides a spectacular aerial entry into Salvador, featuring the expansive All Saints Bay and the city's unique high-low topography.
Serra do Sincorá
The eastern edge of Chapada Diamantina with its distinctive flat-topped mesas and deep valleys upon departure.
Pedra do Cavalo Dam
The massive reservoir and hydroelectric plant on the Paraguaçu River that supplies water to millions.
Baía de Todos os Santos
The largest bay in Brazil, dotted with islands like Itaparica and Frades, visible during the approach.
Salvador Skyline
A breathtaking view of the dense 'Cidade Alta' and 'Cidade Baixa' divided by the iconic fault line.
Farol da Barra
The historic lighthouse at the entrance of the bay, often visible as the plane banks for its final approach.
The right side is the definitive choice for this route. Request a window seat away from the wing for an unobstructed view of the All Saints Bay. Afternoon flights offer the best lighting as the sun illuminates the city and the water from the west, making colors pop for photography.
Sertão transition
Observe the changing landscape from the dry, rocky scrublands of the interior to the lush Atlantic Forest zone.
Feira de Santana
A clear view of Bahia's second-largest city, a major crossroads known as the Princess of the Outback.
Costa dos Coqueiros
The northern coastline of Salvador, characterized by dense coconut groves and high-end coastal resorts.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to see the geographic transition of the interior. It is also better for spotting the northern expansion of the metropolitan area during the final descent.
Distance: 324 km (201 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: LEC (-12.4822998047, -41.2770004272)
Arrival: SSA (-12.9086112976, -38.3224983215)
Route Type: Domestic
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