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MAB → TUR
Which side of the plane to sit from João Correa da Rocha Airport (Maraba) to Tucuruí Airport (Tucurui)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the winding Tocantins River and the massive engineering marvel of the Tucuruí Dam and its sprawling reservoir.
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Tocantins River
The flight follows the path of this major northern river shortly after takeoff from Marabá.
Tucuruí Reservoir
The massive man-made lake created by the dam, dotted with small islands that were once hilltops.
Tucuruí Hydroelectric Dam
One of the largest dams in the world, with impressive spillways visible on approach.
River Traffic
Small vessels and barges navigating the waterways near the locks.
The right side is essential for the best view of the Tucuruí Dam complex during the descent into TUR. Morning flights provide excellent lighting on the reservoir. During the dry season (June–September), the water levels change, revealing different textures in the landscape. Keep your camera ready as the plane aligns for its final approach for a top-down view of the spillways.
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Amazon Canopy
An endless expanse of dense tropical rainforest stretching to the horizon.
Trans-Amazonian Highway
Sections of the iconic BR-230 highway visible as a thin line through the forest.
Equatorial Clouds
Watch massive cumulus towers develop in the heat of the afternoon.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the western sun. This side is ideal for those who find the uniform green of the Amazon rainforest meditative. Watch for the 'fishbone' patterns of deforestation which are unfortunately visible in some sectors near the highway.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 187 km (116 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: MAB (-5.36858987808, -49.1380004883)
Arrival: TUR (-3.7860100269318, -49.72029876709001)
Route Type: Domestic
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