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SSA → PAV
Which side of the plane to sit from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (Salvador) to Paulo Afonso Airport (Paulo Alfonso)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Baía de Todos os Santos upon departure and a dramatic perspective of the semi-arid Sertão landscapes and the Paulo Afonso hydroelectric infrastructure during the descent.
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Baía de Todos os Santos
Breathtaking views of the largest bay in Brazil and the Salvador skyline shortly after takeoff.
Feira de Santana
The largest interior city of Bahia, visible as a massive urban grid amidst the rural landscape.
Sertão Biome
A striking transition from the green coast to the rugged, reddish-brown terrain of the semi-arid caatinga.
Hydroelectric Complex
Massive dams and spillways of the Paulo Afonso complex come into view during the final approach.
Raso da Catarina
Distant views of the iconic sandstone plateaus and deep canyons of this ecological reserve.
Book a window seat in the front or rear to avoid wing obstruction. Morning flights (08:00–10:00) provide the best light for photographing the transition from the coast to the interior without the sun glare typical of afternoon flights.
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Costa dos Coqueiros
View of the northern Salvador beaches and the beginning of the 'Linha Verde' coastal road.
Itapicuru River Basin
Meandering river paths that carve through the dry Agreste landscape of northern Bahia.
São Francisco River
The 'Ouro Velho' river appears as a massive blue ribbon contrasting sharply with the dry surroundings.
Canyon Walls
Steep granite walls of the São Francisco canyon visible as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.
Excellent for seeing the northern coastline immediately after takeoff. Watch for the dramatic color change of the earth as you move north; the contrast between the blue river and the parched land is most vivid during the dry season (May to September).
Book Hotels in Paulo AlfonsoDistance: 390 km (242 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 39 min
Departure: SSA (-12.9086112976, -38.3224983215)
Arrival: PAV (-9.4008798599243, -38.250598907471)
Route Type: Domestic
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