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MAO → CNF
Which side of the plane to sit from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers iconic views of the Amazon river system winding during departure and the expansive Três Marias reservoir and Belo Horizonte skyline on the approach.
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Amazon River Meanders
Incredible views of the massive river's curves and smaller tributaries shortly after takeoff.
Agricultural Frontier
The visible shift from dense tropical forest to the geometric patterns of Mato Grosso farms.
Três Marias Reservoir
The enormous blue expanse of the São Francisco River dam in northern Minas Gerais.
Greater Belo Horizonte
Panoramic view of the urban sprawl nestled between the mountains of the Iron Quadrangle.
Cerrado Sunset
On late afternoon flights, experience a vibrant orange and purple horizon over the Brazilian interior.
The right side is premier for sunset views on evening flights. As you enter the state of Minas Gerais, look for the 'Sea of Hills' (Mar de Morros) and the massive Três Marias dam. On the final approach to CNF, this side typically offers a superior view of the Pampulha region and the city center if the flight path follows the standard southern arrival route.
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Amazon Canopy
Infinite green expanse of the pristine rainforest extending to the eastern horizon.
Meeting of the Waters
The stark visual border where the dark Rio Negro meets the sandy Solimões River.
Serra do Cachimbo
Rugged plateau landscapes at the border of Pará and Mato Grosso states.
Serra do Cipó
Dramatic limestone and quartzite mountain ranges visible during the descent into Minas Gerais.
Intertropical Convergence
Towering cumulus cloud formations characteristic of the equatorial atmosphere.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. Keep a close watch immediately after takeoff from Manaus; if the aircraft departs toward the east, you will have a brief but spectacular view of the Meeting of the Waters. During the final 20 minutes of the flight, the Serra do Cipó provides a beautiful transition into the highlands of Minas Gerais.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 2,540 km (1,578 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 23 min
Departure: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)
Arrival: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Route Type: Domestic
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