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SSA → REC
Which side of the plane to sit from Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (Salvador) to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (Recife)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the 'Costa dos Corais' and some of Brazil's most iconic tropical beaches, featuring turquoise waters and coral reefs.
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Costa do Coqueiros
The stunning stretch of coconut-lined beaches north of Salvador, including Praia do Forte.
Aracaju River Mouths
The complex estuary system where the Vaza-Barris and Sergipe rivers meet the Atlantic.
Maceió Reefs
Breathtaking views of the turquoise natural pools of Pajuçara and Ponta Verde from above.
Maragogi Pools
The famous 'Galés' natural pools are clearly visible as vibrant turquoise spots in the deep blue sea.
Porto de Galinhas
The iconic reef formations and crystal-clear waters of Pernambuco shortly before landing.
The right side is the undisputed winner. Book a morning flight to have the sun behind the plane, which perfectly illuminates the turquoise hues of the coral reefs. Keep your camera ready about 20-30 minutes after takeoff for the Alagoas coastline, which is the most scenic portion of the flight.
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Salvador Urban Sprawl
Dense urban views of the upper and lower city as you climb out of SSA airport.
São Francisco River
The massive 'Opara' river crossing the border between Sergipe and Alagoas states.
Sugarcane Plantations
Vast green agricultural carpets that define the rural landscape of the Northeast interior.
Agreste Transitions
The changing terrain as the humid coastal zone meets the more rugged semi-arid interior hills.
Sit on the left if you are traveling during the late afternoon to avoid the intense tropical sun reflecting off the ocean. You will get a better sense of the scale of the São Francisco River crossing near the towns of Propriá and Penedo.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 649 km (403 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 5 min
Departure: SSA (-12.9086112976, -38.3224983215)
Arrival: REC (-8.126489639282228, -34.923599243164055)
Route Type: Domestic
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