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NAT → CNF
Which side of the plane to sit from Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (Natal) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual experience, primarily due to the stunning aerial views of the Brazilian coastline, coral reefs, and the transition from the turquoise Atlantic to the rugged mountains of Minas Gerais.
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Morro do Careca
Immediately after takeoff from NAT, view the iconic 120-meter high sand dune and the Ponta Negra beach skyline.
Alagoas Coral Coast
Stunning views of the 'Brazilian Caribbean' featuring turquoise waters and extensive barrier reefs near Maragogi.
São Francisco River Mouth
The massive delta where the 'River of National Integration' meets the Atlantic Ocean between Alagoas and Sergipe.
Recife & Olinda
A dense urban landscape interspersed with rivers and bridges, contrasting with the deep blue of the Pernambuco coast.
Serra do Espinhaço
Upon entering Minas Gerais, the landscape shifts to the dramatic rocky ridges and quartz formations of the Espinhaço range.
Book a window seat on the left (A/F) for morning flights (6 AM - 10 AM) to have the sun behind the plane, illuminating the vibrant turquoise waters of the Northeast coast without glare. During descent into CNF, keep your camera ready for the transition from the dry interior to the lush, mountainous 'Cerrado' of Minas Gerais.
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Caatinga Biome
Aerial view of the unique semi-arid landscape of the Sertão, characterized by silver-toned vegetation and seasonal rivers.
Paulo Afonso Hydroelectric
If the route tracks slightly inland, you can see the massive dams and complex canyon systems of the São Francisco River.
Serra do Cipó
As you approach Belo Horizonte, enjoy the panoramic views of one of Brazil's most biodiverse national parks with its canyons and waterfalls.
Lagoa Santa
The final approach often circles over the historic town and lake where the first fossils of the Americas were discovered.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights (4 PM - 6 PM) to catch spectacular sunsets over the Minas Gerais mountains. This side also provides a better view of the vast inland agricultural expansions and the rugged 'Sertão' interior before the descent begins.
Book Hotels in Belo HorizonteDistance: 1,800 km (1,118 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: NAT (-5.768056, -35.376111)
Arrival: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Route Type: Domestic
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