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MAO → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer incredible views of the Amazon rainforest, the right side typically provides the most iconic view of Brasília's airplane-shaped urban layout during the descent and landing.
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Rio Negro Bridge
Spot the impressive 3.6km cable-stayed bridge connecting Manaus to Iranduba shortly after departure.
Madeira River Basin
View the massive meanders and sediment-rich waters of the Madeira River system as you fly south-southeast.
Cerrado Transition
Watch the landscape transform from dense jungle into the geometric patterns of large-scale agribusiness in Mato Grosso and Goiás.
Brasília Plano Piloto
The absolute highlight: the world-famous airplane shape of the city is usually visible on the right during the final approach.
The right side is highly recommended for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Amazon. Ensure your window is clear for the descent into BSB, as the view of the National Congress and the Ministries Esplanade is most frequent from this side.
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Meeting of the Waters
Shortly after takeoff, witness the dark Rio Negro and sandy Solimões River flow side by side without mixing.
Continuous Amazon Canopy
An uninterrupted view of the dense green rainforest stretching toward the eastern horizon for the first half of the flight.
Lake Paranoá
On approach to Brasília, view the massive man-made lake that surrounds the eastern part of the Federal District.
Digital TV Tower
Look for the 'Flower of the Cerrado' tower, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, standing tall on the horizon near the city.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and to get a better angle on the Meeting of the Waters if the plane takes off towards the east. It is also ideal for seeing the northern residential sectors of Brasília during descent.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,949 km (1,211 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: Domestic
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