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PLU → AAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (Belo Horizonte) to Romeu Zema Airport (Araxa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an immediate view of the UNESCO-listed Pampulha Modernist Ensemble upon takeoff and provides the best perspective of the massive mining craters near Araxá during the descent.
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Pampulha Complex
Direct views of the Mineirão Stadium and the Oscar Niemeyer-designed architecture surrounding the lake immediately after departure.
Northern BH Skyline
A comprehensive view of the dense urban development stretching toward the Administrative City of Minas Gerais.
Cerrado Landscapes
Observation of the transition into the unique Brazilian Savannah biome with its twisted trees and red soil.
Araxá Mining Pits
Stunning views of the enormous, tiered open-pit mines where Niobium and Phosphate are extracted near the destination.
This side is essential for photographers interested in the Pampulha architecture right after takeoff. During the descent into Araxá, stay alert for the distinct circular shapes of the mining operations which look like a lunar landscape from above.
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Serra do Curral
The jagged mountain ridge that serves as the iconic backdrop to the southern horizon of Belo Horizonte.
Industrial Corridor
Aerial views of the massive automotive and metallurgical plants in the Betim and Contagem regions.
Furnas Glimpses
On the far southern horizon, the shimmering blue waters of the massive 'Sea of Minas' reservoir can often be seen.
Minas Highlands
A beautiful patchwork of coffee plantations and dairy farms rolling across the high altitude terrain.
Sit on this side during morning flights to avoid the direct western sun glare. Keep an eye out for the transition from urban sprawl to the high-altitude pastures of the 'Campo das Vertentes' region.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 317 km (197 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: PLU (-19.85120010375977, -43.95059967041016)
Arrival: AAX (-19.563199996948, -46.960399627686)
Route Type: Domestic
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