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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

While both sides offer views of the Amazon, the Right Side is superior for the arrival phase, offering the iconic bird's-eye view of Brasília's unique 'Pilot Plan' layout and the expansive Paranoá Lake.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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Acre River

A great view of the brown, winding river that divides the city of Rio Branco shortly after departure.

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Agricultural Frontier

The 'fishbone' pattern of deforestation and massive geometric soy fields in Mato Grosso and Goiás.

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Paranoá Lake

The massive man-made lake that surrounds the eastern part of the capital, usually visible during the descent.

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The Pilot Plan

Lúcio Costa’s world-famous urban design in the shape of an airplane, including the Monumental Axis.

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JK Bridge

The iconic three-arched bridge crossing Paranoá Lake is often visible on the final approach path.

The right side is non-negotiable for architecture enthusiasts. To get the best view of Brasília's layout, sit behind the wing to ensure your view of the 'airplane' shape isn't obstructed. Late afternoon flights offer stunning 'Golden Hour' reflections off the city's modernist glass buildings.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Acrean Rainforest

Dense, uninterrupted stretches of primary Amazon rainforest visible immediately after takeoff from Rio Branco.

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Purus River Meanders

Complex, winding river patterns and oxbow lakes characteristic of the deep Amazon basin.

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Indigenous Territories

Large blocks of dark green forest preserved by local communities, contrasting with neighboring regions.

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Amazonian Mist

In the early morning, thick blankets of fog create a mystical atmosphere over the jungle floor.

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Asa Norte

Views of the northern residential wing of Brasília and the National Park during the final descent.

Choose the left side for morning flights to see the jungle mist without the direct glare of the sun. It is also the better side for observing the vast, undisturbed northern stretches of the Amazon basin before hitting the agricultural frontier.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,264 km (1,407 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 1 min

Departure: RBR (-9.868888854980469, -67.89805603027344)

Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)

Route Type: Domestic

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