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PVH → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira Airport (Porto Velho) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer vast views of the Amazon-Cerrado transition, the right side provides a superior vantage point for the iconic 'Airplane' layout of Brasília and the Esplanada dos Ministérios during final approach.
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Samuel Dam
The reservoir of the Samuel Hydroelectric Power Plant is visible shortly after departing Porto Velho.
Agricultural Frontier
View the dramatic 'fishbone' pattern of deforestation and massive soy fields in northern Mato Grosso.
Esplanada dos Ministérios
Look for Oscar Niemeyer’s iconic government buildings along the central axis during the final descent.
The Pilot Plan
The world-famous airplane-shaped urban design of Brasília is most clearly identified from this side.
Asa Sul
The southern wing of the city, showing the organized superblocks that define Brasília's residential life.
This is the 'scenic side' for the arrival. To see the city layout clearly, book a seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the Esplanada. On clear days, you can see the transition from the red earth of the Cerrado to the white concrete of the capital's monuments.
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Madeira River Bend
Watch the massive Madeira River curve northwards immediately after takeoff from Porto Velho.
Amazon Rainforest
Dense, deep green canopy of the Amazon basin stretching toward the horizon for the first third of the flight.
Lake Paranoá North
A stunning view of the northern reaches of the artificial lake that surrounds Brasília's central core.
UnB Campus
The brutalist architecture of the University of Brasília is often visible on the descent into BSB.
Sit on the left for morning flights (usually departures around 10 AM) to avoid the harsh glare of the tropical sun. During the dry season (June–September), the visibility can be slightly better on this side as smoke from agricultural clearing often drifts southward.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,909 km (1,186 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min
Departure: PVH (-8.70928955078125, -63.90230178833008)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: Domestic
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