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MAO → FOR
Which side of the plane to sit from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus) to Pinto Martins International Airport (Fortaleza)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an exceptional view of the 'Meeting of the Waters' immediately after takeoff, follows the main course of the Amazon River, and offers the iconic coastal approach into Fortaleza.
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Meeting of the Waters
The dramatic confluence of the dark Rio Negro and the pale, silty Rio Solimões flowing side-by-side for miles.
Lower Amazon Basin
Aerial views of the massive main stem of the Amazon River and its intricate network of floodplains and oxbow lakes.
Tapajós River Confluence
Near Santarém, witness the clear blue waters of the Tapajós merging with the muddy Amazon mainsteam.
Delta do Parnaíba
The sprawling river delta system located on the border between the states of Maranhão and Piauí.
Fortaleza Skyline
A stunning view of the high-rise buildings and urban beaches like Meireles and Iracema during the descent.
Sit on the left side (Seat A) for the most iconic views. Shortly after takeoff from MAO, keep your camera ready for the 'Encontro das Águas'. For the arrival in FOR, this side usually offers a panoramic view of the city's coastline if the wind dictates an approach from the ocean side. Morning flights are ideal to avoid the glare of the southern sun and the heavy cloud buildup typical of Amazonian afternoons.
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Amazon Canopy
An uninterrupted view of the dense, green tropical rainforest stretching to the horizon.
Trans-Amazonian Scars
Occasional views of the Trans-Amazonian Highway and the patterns of 'fishbone' deforestation.
Sertão Transition
The visible shift in biome from the lush green Amazon to the semi-arid, brownish Caatinga of the Northeast.
Serra da Ibiapaba
The prominent cuesta formation that marks the geographic boundary between Piauí and Ceará.
The right side (Seat F) is better for observing the vastness of the forest and the geological transition into the Brazilian interior. If flying during the late afternoon, you will experience a beautiful sunset over the forest, though the sun's glare can be intense during the mid-day hours. It is also the side to watch for the rugged topography of the Ceará interior.
Book Hotels in FortalezaDistance: 2,390 km (1,485 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 11 min
Departure: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)
Arrival: FOR (-3.776279926300049, -38.53260040283203)
Route Type: Domestic
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