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MAB → RDC
Which side of the plane to sit from João Correa da Rocha Airport (Maraba) to Redenção Airport (Redencao)?
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.
Tocantins River Confluence
Shortly after takeoff from Marabá, view the convergence of the Itacaiúnas and the mighty Tocantins rivers.
Agricultural Frontier
Observe the vast mosaic of cattle ranches and soy plantations that characterize the 'Arc of Deforestation' in Southern Pará.
Carajás Railroad
Spot segments of the heavy-haul railway used to transport iron ore from the mountains to the Atlantic coast.
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.
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.
Rainforest Fragments
View isolated pockets of dense primary Amazonian canopy that have been preserved amidst the surrounding pasturelands.
Itacaiúnas Meanders
Follow the intricate, snake-like curves of the Itacaiúnas river as it winds through the transition zone.
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.
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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