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Our Recommendation
7.8

Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side is superior for capturing the iconic coastal views of Recife and Olinda during takeoff, along with the scenic approach over the Parnaíba River into Teresina.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
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Historic Olinda

Excellent aerial perspective of the UNESCO World Heritage site, including its colonial churches and colorful hills.

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Atlantic Horizon

Vibrant turquoise waters of the Pernambuco coast and the deep blue of the continental shelf during the climb.

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State Border Transitions

Views of the diverse topographic zones near the Paraíba state line, featuring varied vegetation and rock formations.

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Rio Parnaíba

The majestic river marking the border of Piauí and Maranhão, often visible during the final descent into THE.

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The Green City

Observe why Teresina is known as the Green City due to its unusually high urban tree density visible from above.

This is the best side for takeoff photography to capture the Recife-Olinda coastline. For morning flights, the right side provides more comfortable lighting as the sun will be positioned behind or on the opposite side of the aircraft path.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Boa Viagem Beach

Clear views of the dense coastal skyscrapers and the reef barriers that name the city shortly after takeoff.

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Sertão Pernambucano

The vast expanse of the semi-arid interior showing the unique textures and white-grey colors of the Caatinga.

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Planalto da Borborema

The dramatic landscape transition as the plane crosses the rugged terrain separating the coast from the hinterland.

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Railway Infrastructure

Long, geometric stretches of the Transnordestina railway construction visible against the reddish-brown earth.

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Sertão Reservoirs

Small dams known as açudes that appear as bright turquoise or blue spots in the dry environment.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to minimize direct sunlight glare from the north. This side offers excellent views of the Sertão's rugged hills, which are more defined during the golden hour as the sun sets in the west.

Top Activities in Teresina
Route Information

Distance: 937 km (582 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min

Departure: REC (-8.126489639282228, -34.923599243164055)

Arrival: THE (-5.0599398613, -42.8235015869)

Route Type: Domestic

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