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MAO → BVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus) to Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport (Boa Vista)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled vantage point of the Anavilhanas Archipelago's thousands of islands and the dense Amazonian canopy, offering a more dramatic perspective of the region's unique hydrology and the radial city layout of Boa Vista.
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Anavilhanas Archipelago
One of the world's largest river island systems on the Rio Negro, featuring hundreds of forested islands and winding channels.
Pristine Rainforest
Vast, unbroken stretches of the Amazonian canopy extending to the horizon, often punctuated by mist in the early morning.
Boa Vista City Layout
A clear view of the city's unique radial urban planning, designed to resemble a fan, as the aircraft descends for landing.
Jungle Sunsets
Spectacular orange and purple hues reflecting off river tributaries during late afternoon flights.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh tropical sun while capturing the deep greens of the forest. This side is essential for seeing the Anavilhanas shortly after takeoff from MAO. Keep your camera ready as you cross the equator, as the terrain begins to transition from dense jungle to more open landscapes.
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Rio Branco
The primary waterway of Roraima, known for its lighter, sediment-rich waters compared to the dark Rio Negro.
The Lavrado Savannah
The unique transition from high-canopy rainforest to the open, grassy savannah ecosystems of the northern Amazon.
Waimiri Atroari Lands
Fly over one of Brazil's largest indigenous territories, marked by its exceptionally well-preserved forest cover.
Balbina Reservoir
Distant glimpses of the massive hydroelectric lake and its flooded forest peaks to the northeast.
The right side is best for seeing the Rio Branco river system and the distinct environmental shift into the Lavrado plains. This side is generally cooler during afternoon flights as it faces away from the setting sun. If the aircraft approaches BVB from the north, you might get a wider view of the surrounding Roraima mountains in the distance.
Book Hotels in Boa VistaDistance: 658 km (409 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)
Arrival: BVB (2.8413889408099995, -60.69222259520001)
Route Type: Domestic
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