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REC → NAT
Which side of the plane to sit from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (Recife) to Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (Natal)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular, unobstructed views of the Atlantic coastline, including coral reefs, the easternmost point of the Americas, and the iconic cliffs of Pipa.
Coastal Reefs
The natural 'Arrecifes' that give Recife its name are clearly visible in the turquoise waters.
Itamaracá Island
Clear views of the historic Fort Orange and the narrow channel separating the island from the mainland.
Ponta do Seixas
The easternmost point of the Americas near João Pessoa, where the land juts furthest into the Atlantic.
Pipa & Tibau do Sul
The dramatic red cliffs and the dolphin-filled bays of one of Brazil's most famous beach destinations.
Morro do Careca
As the plane descends into NAT, look for the iconic 120-meter high sand dune at Ponta Negra beach.
The right side is the premier choice for this route. Afternoon flights are ideal as the sun will be in the west, illuminating the coastline and cliffs perfectly for photography. Sit behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block the view of the shore.
Recife Urban Sprawl
A dense view of the skyscraper-lined Boa Viagem beach during the initial climb.
Historic Olinda
Aerial perspective of the UNESCO World Heritage site with its colonial churches and colored houses.
Zona da Mata
Vast green stretches of sugarcane plantations that characterize the region's agricultural landscape.
Borborema Foothills
Distances views of the rising plateaus that mark the transition to the semi-arid interior.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun reflecting off the ocean. This side is better for seeing the historic layout of Olinda shortly after takeoff from REC.
Distance: 267 km (166 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: REC (-8.126489639282228, -34.923599243164055)
Arrival: NAT (-5.768056, -35.376111)
Route Type: Domestic
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