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REC → MCZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (Recife) to Zumbi dos Palmares Airport (Maceio)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the 'Costa dos Corais', featuring some of Brazil's most stunning turquoise waters, coral reefs, and iconic white-sand beaches.
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Boa Viagem Beach
Immediate view of Recife's dense skyscraper skyline and its famous urban reef-protected shoreline.
Suape Port Complex
A massive industrial and maritime hub where the forest meets deep-water shipping lanes.
Praia dos Carneiros
Recognizable by the mouth of the Formoso River and its famous turquoise waters and coconut groves.
Maragogi Natural Pools
The 'Galés' of Maragogi are visible from above as light-colored patches in the vibrant blue sea.
Costa dos Corais
A continuous stretch of the second largest coral reef barrier in the world spanning the AL/PE border.
Book a morning flight (between 08:00 and 11:00) to ensure the sun is behind you, illuminating the turquoise water and reefs without glare. Sit forward of the wing for an unobstructed view of the coastline as the plane descends into Maceio.
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Sugarcane Plantations
The vast 'Zona da Mata' landscape covered in rolling green hills of intensive sugarcane cultivation.
BR-101 Highway
The main Brazilian arterial road snaking through the rural landscapes of Pernambuco and Alagoas.
Interior Townships
Bird's eye view of small colonial-origin towns like Palmares and Joaquim Gomes nestled in the valleys.
Mundaú Lagoon
Large estuarine lagoon complex visible on the final approach into Zumbi dos Palmares Airport.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the hills of the Agreste region. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of the flight for the best view of the Alagoas lagoons.
Book Hotels in MaceioDistance: 181 km (112 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: REC (-8.126489639282228, -34.923599243164055)
Arrival: MCZ (-9.510809898376465, -35.79169845581055)
Route Type: Domestic
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