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MAO → TBT
Which side of the plane to sit from Eduardo Gomes International Airport (Manaus) to Tabatinga Airport (Tabatinga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side (South) is generally preferred for this westward flight as it offers more consistent views of the Solimões River meanders and the intricate network of oxbow lakes, with better sun positioning for photography during morning and midday flights.
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Manaus Departure
Aerial views of the massive Amazonian metropolis and the industrial district immediately after takeoff.
Solimões Sinuosity
The mesmerizing, winding path of the sediment-rich, brown-water river snaking through the green landscape.
Oxbow Lakes
Perfect crescent-shaped lakes formed over centuries by the river changing its course, often visible in clusters.
River Commerce
Small cargo ships and passenger ferries visible on the water, representing the region's primary transport arteries.
The Triple Border
Direct views of the convergence point between Brazil, Colombia, and Peru during the final descent into Tabatinga.
For the best visibility of the river meanders, choose a seat behind the wing to have an unobstructed downward view. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind or above the aircraft, reducing glare on the water. Keep your camera ready for the approach into TBT, where the proximity of the three countries is visually striking.
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Pristine Rainforest
An vast, unbroken expanse of deep green canopy stretching toward the northern horizon.
Tributary Confluences
Clear and blackwater streams flowing from the north to meet the muddy waters of the main Solimões channel.
Fluvial Islands
Numerous large, shifting islands formed by river silt and covered in dense secondary growth.
Riverside Settlements
Isolated villages and small clearings visible only from the air, showing the scale of remote Amazonian life.
Leticia Waterfront
A view of the Colombian city of Leticia, which is seamlessly connected to Tabatinga, visible just before touchdown.
The right side is excellent for observing the sheer scale of the rainforest. During the dry season (July-October), look for sandy beaches emerging along the riverbanks. During the descent, you can often see the distinct urban layout of Leticia, Colombia, which sits immediately adjacent to the Tabatinga runway.
Book Hotels in TabatingaDistance: 1,105 km (687 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: MAO (-3.038609981536865, -60.04970169067383)
Arrival: TBT (-4.2556700706482, -69.93579864502)
Route Type: Domestic
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