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OPS → CGB
Which side of the plane to sit from Presidente João Batista Figueiredo Airport (Sinop) to Marechal Rondon Airport (Cuiaba)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views during the descent, specifically the sandstone escarpments of the Chapada dos Guimarães and the dense urban skyline of Cuiabá upon arrival.
Sinop Urban Layout
A clear view of the planned city grid and the rapid expansion of the 'Capital of the North' immediately after takeoff.
Agricultural Heartland
Vast, geometric soybean and corn plantations that define the Mato Grosso economy, creating a patchwork quilt appearance.
Chapada dos Guimarães
Distal views of the iconic red sandstone cliffs and plateau edges as the aircraft begins its descent into the Cuiabá basin.
Rio Teles Pires Tributaries
Serpentine river branches and remaining strips of gallery forest cutting through the cultivated landscape.
Cuiabá Skyline
A comprehensive view of the state capital's high-rise buildings and the Arena Pantanal stadium during final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. The highlight is the Chapada dos Guimarães massif, which appears roughly 15 minutes before landing. Look for the sharp contrast between the flat plateau and the surrounding lowlands.
BR-163 Grain Corridor
The vital 'Soy Highway' stretching toward the horizon, bustling with heavy truck traffic transporting harvests.
Cerrado Biome
Observe the transition from the humid Amazonian fringes near Sinop to the scrubby, twisted trees of the Brazilian Savannah.
Central Plains Horizon
Expansive, unobstructed views of the sunset if traveling on late afternoon flights, typical of the high-visibility inland air.
Cuiabá River Meanders
The main waterway of the region visible as it snakes toward the Pantanal wetlands to the south.
Choose the right side for late afternoon flights to witness the spectacular 'Cerrado' sunset. This side provides a better sense of the sheer scale of the Brazilian agricultural frontier and the vastness of the interior plains.
Distance: 423 km (263 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 42 min
Departure: OPS (-11.885000228881836, -55.58610916137695)
Arrival: CGB (-15.6528997421, -56.1166992188)
Route Type: Domestic
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