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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition between the Guiana Shield, the Atlantic coastline, and the massive scale of the Amazon River delta.

Left Side Highlights
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Atlantic Coastline

Vivid views of the muddy, sediment-rich waters of the Atlantic where the Amazonian rivers discharge.

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Oiapoque River Border

The natural border between French Guiana and Brazil, visible as a prominent winding waterway.

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Marajó Island

The northern edge of the world's largest fluvial island, surrounded by the massive Amazon river mouth.

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Amazon River Delta

A complex network of channels and sediment plumes where the world's largest river system meets the sea.

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Baía de Guajará

The final approach over the bay, offering a sweeping view of Belém's waterfront and skyline.

Sit on the left for morning flights to see the sunrise reflect off the estuary waters. This side is better for spotting the 'meeting of waters' where different river sediments mix near the coastline. Use a polarized filter to cut through the tropical haze.

Right Side Highlights
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Pristine Rainforest

Unending stretches of dense, deep-green canopy characteristic of the northern Amazon basin.

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Guiana Shield

Views of one of the oldest geological formations on Earth, featuring low plateaus and ancient rock.

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Sinuous River Tributaries

Countless dark-water rivers snaking through the jungle floor like silver threads.

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Belém Urban Fringe

The contrast between the dense jungle and the rapidly expanding urban outskirts of northern Brazil.

Choose the right side for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun over the ocean. It is the best side for observing 'popcorn clouds' that frequently form over the heat of the rainforest canopy during the midday.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,064 km (661 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min

Departure: PBM (5.4528298378, -55.1878013611)

Arrival: BEL (-1.3792500495900002, -48.476299285900005)

Route Type: International

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