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MAB → OIA
Which side of the plane to sit from João Correa da Rocha Airport (Maraba) to Ourilândia do Norte Airport (Ourilandia do Norte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the Serra dos Carajás, where massive red-earth iron ore mines contrast sharply with the emerald canopy of the protected National Forest.
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Carajás Mining Complex
The world's largest iron ore mines appear as giant, stepped red amphitheaters carved into the hills.
Carajás National Forest
A vast, preserved island of primary rainforest that stands in stark contrast to the surrounding developed land.
Serra dos Carajás
The ancient, flat-topped mountain ridges that host some of the planet's richest mineral deposits.
Parauapebas View
View the rapid urban sprawl of this mining boomtown nestled at the foot of the mountain range.
Tailings Reservoirs
Large industrial ponds with unique turquoise or deep red hues depending on the mineral concentration.
The right side is essential for seeing the industrial heart of the Amazon. Afternoon flights are best, as the setting sun illuminates the red ore of the mines. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff from Marabá as the elevation of the Serra begins to rise quickly on the horizon.
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Tocantins Confluence
Witness the dramatic meeting of the Tocantins and Itacaiúnas rivers near the Marabá urban center.
Arc of Deforestation
Observe the visible line where the dense Amazon forest meets expanding agricultural frontiers and cattle ranches.
Trans-Amazonian Highway
Spot segments of the legendary BR-230 highway carving a path through the southern Pará landscape.
Araguaia Basin
On clear days, the distant glint of the Araguaia River system can be seen toward the southeastern horizon.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun glare. This side is ideal for spotting the intricate river networks and the geometric patterns of the region's large-scale ranching operations.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 262 km (163 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: MAB (-5.36858987808, -49.1380004883)
Arrival: OIA (-6.763100147250001, -51.0499000549)
Route Type: Domestic
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