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OIA → CKS
Which side of the plane to sit from Ourilândia do Norte Airport (Ourilandia do Norte) to Carajás Airport (Parauapebas)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transformation of the landscape, featuring the massive red iron-ore pits of the Serra dos Carajás and the contrasting deep green of the protected National Forest.
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Carajás Mining Complex
Spectacular views of some of the world's largest open-pit iron ore mines with their distinct red terraces.
Serra dos Carajás
The rugged, iron-rich plateau rising sharply from the lowlands, hosting a unique biodiversity.
Rio Itacaiúnas Basin
Winding river systems that cut through the dense vegetation near the industrial mining sites.
Industrial Infrastructure
Vast conveyor belts and mining facilities that represent one of the most significant engineering feats in Brazil.
Sit on the right side for the approach into Carajás Airport (CKS) to see the massive scale of the S11D project. Mid-day flights are best for photography as the sun directly overhead illuminates the vibrant red earth of the mining pits against the deep green forest.
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Amazon Canopy
Infinite views of the dense tropical rainforest stretching toward the horizon in the Parauapebas region.
Tropical Cloud Formations
Observation of classic Amazonian cumulonimbus clouds and mist forming over the humid forest floor.
Frontier Settlements
Visible 'fishbone' patterns of rural settlement and logging roads typical of the Amazonian expansion.
Look for the sharp contrast between the primary forest and the agricultural pastures. Morning flights provide the best lighting to see the low-lying mist clinging to the treetops, creating a characteristic Amazonian morning scene.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 136 km (85 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 min
Departure: OIA (-6.763100147250001, -51.0499000549)
Arrival: CKS (-6.11527776718, -50.0013885498)
Route Type: Domestic
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