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SSA → LEC
Which side of the plane to sit from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (Salvador) to Coronel Horácio de Mattos Airport (Lençóis)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers an unparalleled perspective of the iconic flat-topped mesas and deep canyons as the aircraft approaches the Chapada Diamantina range from the east.
Salvador Skyline
Get a final look at the upper and lower city districts of Salvador before heading inland.
Pedra do Cavalo Dam
A massive engineering feat on the Paraguaçu River creating a vast reservoir that dominates the landscape mid-flight.
Serra do Sincorá
The dramatic eastern wall of the Chapada Diamantina national park appearing as a sudden wall of rock.
Morro do Pai Inácio
The most famous landmark of the region, visible during the descent into Lençóis with its distinct flat silhouette.
Vale do Capão
Deep, lush valleys tucked between the high plateaus, often filled with mist during early morning arrivals.
Book an afternoon flight for the best photographic lighting, as the setting sun hits the sandstone cliffs of the mesas directly. Seat yourself behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Morro do Pai Inácio during the final approach.
Baía de Todos os Santos
A sweeping view of Brazil's largest bay and the busy port of Salvador immediately after takeoff.
Ilha de Itaparica
The largest island in the bay, featuring a mix of dense greenery and sandy beaches along the southern coast.
Paraguaçu River
Follow the winding course of this vital waterway as it snakes through the historic Recôncavo region.
Sertão Landscapes
Observe the fascinating transition from the humid coastal greenery to the semi-arid Caatinga scrubland.
Early morning flights may suffer from direct sun glare on this side. It is best for seeing the bay and the southern reaches of the mountain range, though the features are slightly further away than those on the right.
Distance: 324 km (201 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: SSA (-12.9086112976, -38.3224983215)
Arrival: LEC (-12.4822998047, -41.2770004272)
Route Type: Domestic
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