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NAT → SSA
Which side of the plane to sit from Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (Natal) to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (Salvador)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a spectacular coastal panorama, tracing the turquoise Atlantic shoreline, the easternmost point of the Americas, and the famous coral reefs of the Northeast.
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Morro do Careca
The iconic 120-meter high sand dune at Ponta Negra Beach, visible shortly after takeoff from Natal.
Ponta do Seixas
The easternmost point of the American continent in João Pessoa, where the land juts sharply into the sea.
Recife Skyline
The dense high-rises of Boa Viagem Beach framed by the reef lines that give the city its name.
Maragogi Reefs
Clear views of the 'Galés', the massive natural coral pools that turn the ocean into a patchwork of turquoise.
São Francisco River Mouth
The impressive meeting of the 'Velho Chico' river waters with the Atlantic Ocean on the border of Alagoas and Sergipe.
Costa dos Coqueiros
The endless coconut groves and luxury resorts along the northern Bahian coast as you approach Salvador.
Sit on the left for morning flights to witness the sun illuminating the shallow reefs. This side offers the best geographic context of the coastline. Pay close attention between the cities of Maceió and Aracaju for the most pristine stretches of undeveloped beach and river deltas.
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Potiguar Dunes
The vast white sand dune fields of Rio Grande do Norte stretching into the interior.
Agreste Transition
The visual change from the lush coastal strip to the semi-arid hinterland known as the Agreste.
Sugarcane Plantations
Massive geometric patches of green sugarcane fields that have defined the region's economy for centuries.
Mundaú and Manguaba
The complex lagoon system surrounding Maceió, reflecting the sky like giant mirrors.
Salvador Urban Core
The sprawling metropolitan area and sports stadiums visible during the descent into SSA.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare reflecting off the ocean. It provides a better view of the regional topography and the transition into the dry interior. During the descent into Salvador, look for the large inland water reservoirs and the industrial complex of Camaçari.
Book Hotels in SalvadorDistance: 857 km (533 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: NAT (-5.768056, -35.376111)
Arrival: SSA (-12.9086112976, -38.3224983215)
Route Type: Domestic
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