PVH → MAO

Porto Velho Skyline

Panoramic view of the Rondonia capital and its riverside port infrastructure immediately after takeoff.

Madeira River Curves

Detailed views of the massive, sediment-heavy Madeira River as the flight path parallels its northern course.

Meeting of the Waters

The spectacular confluence where the pale Rio Solimões and dark Rio Negro flow side-by-side without mixing.

Manaus Urban Area

A close look at the Amazon Arena and the sprawling city of Manaus during the final approach.

Rio Negro Bridge

The impressive 3.6km cable-stayed bridge spanning the dark waters of the Rio Negro near the destination.

Amazon Rainforest Canopy

An uninterrupted view of the world's largest tropical rainforest extending to the horizon.

BR-319 Highway

The isolated road connecting Porto Velho to Manaus visible as a thin line through the dense vegetation.

Western Horizon

Spectacular views of the setting sun on late afternoon flights reflecting off forest lagoons.

Purus Basin Tributaries

Aerial perspectives of smaller, winding black-water rivers that feed into the larger Amazon system.