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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior for its unparalleled view of the Meeting of Waters near Manaus shortly after takeoff and the expansive views of the São Paulo metropolis during the approach.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Encontro das Águas

The dramatic confluence of the dark Rio Negro and the sandy-colored Solimões River, which run side-by-side for miles.

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Pristine Amazon Rainforest

Thousands of square miles of dense, unbroken green canopy visible during the first hour of flight.

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Araguaia River

Vast river systems and sandy river beaches visible as you cross into the state of Tocantins and Goiás.

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São Paulo Urban Sprawl

On the final approach to GRU, the left side often provides views of the endless skyline and the city's dense residential areas.

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Serra do Mar Edge

Distant views of the coastal mountain range as the plane aligns for its final descent into the São Paulo highlands.

Book a seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the Meeting of Waters, which occurs very quickly after takeoff from MAO. For morning flights, this side will be in the shade for a significant portion of the journey, making it easier to take photos without glare.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Rio Negro Basin

Aerial views of the massive, dark-water tributaries that feed into the Amazon river system near Manaus.

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Agricultural Frontier

Watch the landscape transform from jungle into the geometric patterns of large-scale soy and corn farms in Mato Grosso.

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Paranaíba River

Crucial water systems marking the border between the states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo.

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Cantareira State Park

Lush green mountains and reservoirs located just north of the São Paulo city center visible during descent.

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Western Horizon

Perfect for evening flights to catch a high-altitude sunset over the vast Brazilian interior.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to witness the sunset. Keep an eye out for the rapid change in land use as the flight progresses from the tropical north to the industrial and agricultural heartland of the south. Be prepared for direct sunlight on midday flights which can make the cabin quite warm.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,697 km (1,676 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min

Departure: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)

Arrival: GRU (-23.435556411743164, -46.47305679321289)

Route Type: Domestic

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