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7.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a more dynamic view of the massive river systems of the Tocantins-Araguaia basin and the dramatic transformation of the Amazonian landscape into agricultural frontiers.

Left Side Highlights
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Tocantins River Confluence

Shortly after takeoff from Marabá, view the convergence of the Itacaiúnas and the mighty Tocantins rivers.

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Agricultural Frontier

Observe the vast mosaic of cattle ranches and soy plantations that characterize the 'Arc of Deforestation' in Southern Pará.

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Carajás Railroad

Spot segments of the heavy-haul railway used to transport iron ore from the mountains to the Atlantic coast.

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Rural Settlements

Visible patterns of planned rural communities and small towns along the PA-150 highway corridor.

Sit on the left for the best morning light when flying south, which avoids direct glare. Look for the 'Fishbone' pattern of land clearing, a classic geographic feature of this region. During the rainy season (December-May), the rivers expand significantly, creating impressive flooded landscapes.

Right Side Highlights
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Serra dos Carajás

On the western horizon, you can often see the distant, rugged blue silhouettes of the world's largest iron ore mineral province.

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Rainforest Fragments

View isolated pockets of dense primary Amazonian canopy that have been preserved amidst the surrounding pasturelands.

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Itacaiúnas Meanders

Follow the intricate, snake-like curves of the Itacaiúnas river as it winds through the transition zone.

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Redenção Final

Get a clear view of the city of Redenção and its surrounding cattle-processing infrastructure during the descent.

The right side is ideal for catching sunsets on late afternoon flights. Keep an eye out for smoke plumes during the 'Queimadas' (burning) season (August-October), which, while ecologically distressing, creates a stark visual of the region's land use changes. Use a polarizing filter for photos to cut through the frequent tropical haze.

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Route Information

Distance: 311 km (193 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 31 min

Departure: MAB (-5.36858987808, -49.1380004883)

Arrival: RDC (-8.033289909362793, -49.97990036010742)

Route Type: Domestic

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