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MAO → PIN
Which side of the plane to sit from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus) to Parintins Airport (Parintins)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the Meeting of the Waters immediately after takeoff and follows the main winding artery of the Amazon River throughout the flight.
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Meeting of the Waters
The spectacular confluence where the dark Rio Negro and sandy Rio Solimões flow side-by-side for miles.
Main Amazon Channel
Direct views of the massive, muddy brown expanse of the Amazon River, including its many sandbars and shifting banks.
Ilha Grande de Tupinambarana
Overlooking one of the world's largest river islands, characterized by complex floodplains and internal lakes.
Bumbódromo Stadium
The iconic turtle-shaped arena in Parintins, home to the famous Boi-Bumbá folklore festival, visible on final approach.
The right side is essential for seeing the Meeting of the Waters shortly after departure from Manaus. During the June festival season, watch for the increased boat traffic and floating structures along the river banks as you approach Parintins.
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Amazon Rainforest Canopy
An endless, vibrant green carpet of primary rainforest stretching toward the northern horizon.
Urubu River Meanders
Observation of the dark, tea-colored waters of the Urubu River as it snakes through the dense jungle.
Tropical Cloudscapes
Dramatic towering cumulus clouds and mist rising from the canopy, typical of the humid Amazonian climate.
Sit on the left to avoid the direct glare of the sun during morning flights. This side provides a better perspective of the vastness of the northern jungle and the smaller tributaries that feed into the main river system.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 366 km (227 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)
Arrival: PIN (-2.6730198860168457, -56.777198791503906)
Route Type: Domestic
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