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PVH → CGB
Which side of the plane to sit from Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira Airport (Porto Velho) to Marechal Rondon Airport (Cuiaba)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the winding Madeira River upon departure and a closer look at the unique transition between the Amazon rainforest and the Pantanal wetlands during the descent into Cuiaba.
Madeira River
One of the Amazon's largest tributaries, providing a massive water landscape right after takeoff.
Pacaas Novos National Park
Breathtaking views of remote plateaus and diverse ecosystems near the Bolivian border.
Guapore River Meanders
Intricate, snake-like river loops that define the natural border between Brazil and Bolivia.
Pantanal Transition
The landscape shifts from dense forest to the iconic flooded grasslands and scattered trees of the Cerrado.
Cuiaba River & Skyline
A stunning view of the river winding through the city with the modern skyline in the background before landing.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the sunset reflecting off the many river systems. Keep an eye out for the transition from deep jungle to the Pantanal ecosystem, which is most prominent on this side. Seats behind the wing are best to avoid engine glare when photographing the winding rivers.
Amazon Rainforest Canopy
Infinite stretches of dense green canopy visible immediately after departing Porto Velho.
Agricultural Frontiers
Clear geometric patterns showing the intersection of human development and the deep jungle in Rondonia.
Serra de Santa Barbara
Rugged mountain ridges in northern Mato Grosso that rise sharply from the surrounding plains.
Mato Grosso Sunrise
Spectacular morning colors over the interior of the continent for early morning departures.
Varzea Grande
A clear view of the industrial and residential outskirts of the Cuiaba metropolitan area on final approach.
Choose this side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Amazon. It provides a better perspective of the vast deforestation patterns and reforestation efforts in the region. During the final descent, look for the Chapada dos Guimaraes plateau on the far horizon if the visibility is high.
Distance: 1,145 km (711 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: PVH (-8.70928955078125, -63.90230178833008)
Arrival: CGB (-15.6528997421, -56.1166992188)
Route Type: Domestic
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