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SLZ → CNF
Which side of the plane to sit from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (Sao Luis) to Tancredo Neves International Airport (Belo Horizonte)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Serra do Cipó mountain range and the unique karst topography during the descent into Belo Horizonte, plus a potential glimpse of the Alcântara Space Center upon takeoff.
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Alcântara Space Center
Depending on the departure path, look west across the Baía de São Marcos to see Brazil's primary satellite launch site.
Rio São Francisco
A major crossing of the 'River of National Unity', featuring large-scale agricultural irrigation projects along its banks.
Serra do Cipó
Stunning vertical rock faces and plateau landscapes as the aircraft descends towards Tancredo Neves International.
Lagoa Santa Karst
The distinctive limestone landscape north of Belo Horizonte, characterized by numerous caves, lakes, and depressions.
Morning flights provide excellent lighting for the mountain ranges near Belo Horizonte. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes before landing to capture the dramatic rock formations of the Serra do Cipó. The river crossing occurs approximately mid-flight.
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São Luís Island
Aerial perspective of the historic city center and the expansive coastline of Maranhão immediately after takeoff.
Parnaíba River Basin
Views of the winding river systems and wetlands that define the border between Maranhão and Piauí.
Serra do Espinhaço
The eastern ridges of this massive Precambrian mountain range, visible as you enter Minas Gerais airspace.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to minimize direct solar glare. During the first 15 minutes, look for the unique architectural grid of São Luís. As you cross into Minas Gerais, the landscape transitions from flat plains to rugged, ancient mountain folds.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,895 km (1,177 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: SLZ (-2.585360050201416, -44.23410034179688)
Arrival: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)
Route Type: Domestic
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