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MOC → PLU
Which side of the plane to sit from Mário Ribeiro Airport (Montes Claros) to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (Belo Horizonte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Serra do Espinhaço mountain range and is perfectly positioned for the iconic landing approach over the Pampulha Modernist Ensemble.
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Montes Claros Cityscape
A full view of the 'Capital of the North' and its urban transition into the Cerrado landscape during takeoff.
Serra do Espinhaço
Continuous views of Brazil's only mountain range designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, known for its quartz formations.
Serra do Cipó
Breathtaking vistas of rugged peaks, deep canyons, and hidden waterfalls within the Espinhaço range.
Pampulha Modernist Ensemble
A direct view of Oscar Niemeyer's architecture, including the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Art Museum, during the final approach.
Mineirão Stadium
The massive 'Gigante da Pampulha' football stadium visible just moments before touchdown.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the mountains. On the approach to PLU, the left side is essential to see the UNESCO World Heritage site around the lagoon. Keep your window shade up as the flight is short and the descent starts quickly.
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Cerrado Highlands
Expansive views of the unique Brazilian savanna, characterized by twisted trees and red-earth plateaus.
Rio das Velhas
Spot the winding path of this major tributary as it meanders through the central Minas Gerais valley.
Greater Belo Horizonte
The sprawling metropolitan area and the distant city center skyline become visible during the descent.
Sunset over the Plateau
Magnificent golden hour views over the western horizon for late-afternoon departures from MOC.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Minas countryside. While less mountainous than the left, it offers a broader perspective of the regional geography and the vast scale of the Belo Horizonte urban area as you arrive.
Book Hotels in Belo HorizonteDistance: 350 km (217 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: MOC (-16.706899642899998, -43.818901061999995)
Arrival: PLU (-19.85120010375977, -43.95059967041016)
Route Type: Domestic
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