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MAB → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from João Correa da Rocha Airport (Maraba) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the meandering Araguaia River and the world-famous 'airplane' layout of Brasilia's Pilot Plan during the approach.
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Araguaia River Meanders
Spectacular views of the winding Araguaia River, which serves as a natural border between states.
Ilha do Bananal
Glimpses of the world's largest river island, a massive ecological preserve located to the southwest.
Cerrado Farmland
Huge geometric patterns of soy and cotton plantations that dominate the economy of the Goias region.
Brasilia Pilot Plan
The iconic 'Airplane' shape of the city designed by Lucio Costa, including the Esplanade of Ministries.
JK Bridge
The three-arched Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge spanning Lake Paranoa is often visible just before landing.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. Request a seat behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Araguaia River and the city layout. On late afternoon flights, you will witness spectacular sunsets over the Cerrado, though be prepared for some glare. Most approaches to BSB from the north will favor the right side for the best view of the architectural core.
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Tocantins-Itacaiunas Confluence
Immediately after takeoff from Maraba, see the dramatic meeting of these two major river systems.
Amazon-Cerrado Transition
Observe the ecological shift from dense Amazonian canopy to the more open, shrubby Cerrado landscape.
Serra Geral Plateaus
Distant views of the dramatic plateau edges that define the geography of central Brazil.
Lajeado Reservoir
The massive expanse of the Luis Eduardo Magalhaes hydroelectric lake on the Tocantins River.
Asa Norte (North Wing)
The northern residential blocks and commercial sectors of Brasilia visible during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. During the descent, you will have a better view of the northern residential sectors and the vastness of the Central Plateau. Watch for the 'Chapada dos Veadeiros' region in the distance to the northeast if the sky is clear.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,175 km (730 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: MAB (-5.36858987808, -49.1380004883)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: Domestic
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