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MEU → ORX
Which side of the plane to sit from Monte Dourado Airport (Almeirim) to Oriximiná Airport (Oriximina)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the winding Amazon River mainstream, its massive floodplains, and the intricate network of oxbow lakes that define the heart of the rainforest.
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Amazon River Mainstem
Witness the immense scale of the world's largest river system as it snakes through the Pará landscape.
Oxbow Lakes
Spot perfectly curved 'U' shaped lakes created by the river's historical shifts in course.
Riverine Communities
Observe the unique 'Ribeirinhos' settlements built on stilts along the muddy banks of the Amazon.
Varzea Floodplains
The seasonal wetlands that transition between the river and the dense jungle provide a striking mosaic of colors.
Atmospheric River Effects
Watch the evaporation rise from the river surface creating localized cloud formations in the early morning.
Sit on the left to keep the sun behind you during westbound morning flights, providing the best contrast for river photography. Keep an eye out for the distinct color change where different tributaries merge into the main Amazon channel.
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Pristine Rainforest
An endless emerald carpet of the Amazon canopy stretching north toward the Guiana Shield.
Porto de Trombetas
During the approach to Oriximiná, look for the large-scale bauxite mining operations and the industrial infrastructure.
Trombetas River
View the dark 'black water' of the Trombetas River as it flows from the northern highlands.
Mineral Logistics
See the massive cargo ships navigating the narrow Trombetas River to export ore from the interior.
Choose the right side for late afternoon flights to catch the golden hour light reflecting off the jungle canopy. This side is particularly interesting during the descent into Oriximiná for viewing the industrial scale of the local mining economy.
Book Hotels in OriximinaDistance: 371 km (231 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: MEU (-0.8898389999999999, -52.6022)
Arrival: ORX (-1.714079976081848, -55.83620071411133)
Route Type: Domestic
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