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MQH → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from Minaçu Airport (Minacu) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most scenic transition from the vast Serra da Mesa reservoir into the iconic bird-shaped urban layout of Brasilia, including prime views of Lake Paranoá.
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Serra da Mesa Reservoir
One of the largest artificial lakes in Brazil by water volume, visible shortly after departing Minaçu.
Cerrado Chapadas
High plateaus and deep valleys characteristic of the central Brazilian savanna biome.
Lake Paranoá
The massive man-made lake that borders the eastern side of the federal capital.
Esplanada dos Ministérios
On clear approaches, the iconic Oscar Niemeyer-designed government buildings are visible near the lake.
For the best experience, choose a window seat on the left to capture the contrast between the deep blue water of Serra da Mesa and the red earth of Goiás. Morning flights are preferred as the sun will be behind you, highlighting the architectural details of Brasília during descent.
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Rio Maranhão
The winding river paths that feed into the Tocantins river system north of the capital.
Goiás Farmland
Expansive geometric patterns created by large-scale soy and corn plantations.
Brasília National Park
A vast protected area of Cerrado vegetation located just northwest of the city center.
Satellite Cities
The dense high-rise clusters of Águas Claras and Taguatinga as you enter the Federal District.
The right side is excellent for observing the rapid urban expansion and the 'Água Mineral' national park. If flying in the late afternoon, be prepared for intense sunlight; however, you may catch a spectacular sunset over the flat horizon of the Central Plateau.
Book Hotels in BrasiliaDistance: 260 km (162 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: MQH (-13.5491, -48.195301)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: Domestic
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