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REC → FOR
Which side of the plane to sit from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (Recife) to Pinto Martins International Airport (Fortaleza)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Brazilian coastline, featuring turquoise waters, historic coastal cities, and the famous shifting dunes of the Northeast.
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Historic Olinda
Shortly after takeoff from REC, see the colonial churches and lush hills of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Natal & Genipabu
Massive coastal sand dunes and the iconic Newton Navarro Bridge spanning the Potengi River.
White Salt Flats
The blindingly white salt production basins of Areia Branca and Galinhos create a geometric patchwork along the shore.
Canoa Quebrada
The striking red cliffs and massive wind turbine farms lining the coast of Ceará as you approach Fortaleza.
Fortaleza Skyline
A stunning panoramic view of the Meireles and Iracema beaches during the final descent into Pinto Martins.
This is the 'scenic' side. For the best lighting on the turquoise ocean, choose a morning flight. If flying during the day, the glare can be intense, so polarized sunglasses are recommended. On the approach to FOR, the right side often gets a direct view of the urban beachfront and the Port of Mucuripe.
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Sertão Landscapes
The unique Caatinga vegetation and semi-arid plains of the Brazilian interior provide a stark, beautiful contrast to the coast.
Borborema Plateau
Visual transition into the elevated regions of the Agreste, showing the geographical diversity of Pernambuco and Paraíba.
Mossoró Oil Fields
View the onshore oil extraction sites and salt production infrastructure in the second-largest city of Rio Grande do Norte.
The left side is best for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct equatorial sun while observing the dramatic long shadows over the Agreste hills. Watch for the 'açudes' (reservoirs) dotting the dry landscape, which appear like silver mirrors from above.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 627 km (390 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: REC (-8.126489639282228, -34.923599243164055)
Arrival: FOR (-3.776279926300049, -38.53260040283203)
Route Type: Domestic
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