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REC → THE
Which side of the plane to sit from Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (Recife) to Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (Teresina)?
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.
Historic Olinda
Excellent aerial perspective of the UNESCO World Heritage site, including its colonial churches and colorful hills.
Atlantic Horizon
Vibrant turquoise waters of the Pernambuco coast and the deep blue of the continental shelf during the climb.
State Border Transitions
Views of the diverse topographic zones near the Paraíba state line, featuring varied vegetation and rock formations.
Rio Parnaíba
The majestic river marking the border of Piauí and Maranhão, often visible during the final descent into THE.
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.
Boa Viagem Beach
Clear views of the dense coastal skyscrapers and the reef barriers that name the city shortly after takeoff.
Sertão Pernambucano
The vast expanse of the semi-arid interior showing the unique textures and white-grey colors of the Caatinga.
Planalto da Borborema
The dramatic landscape transition as the plane crosses the rugged terrain separating the coast from the hinterland.
Railway Infrastructure
Long, geometric stretches of the Transnordestina railway construction visible against the reddish-brown earth.
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.
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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