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STM → BEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (Santarem) to Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (Belem)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Amazon's vast water system, including the famous confluence of the Tapajós and Amazon rivers shortly after takeoff and the massive Ilha de Marajó near the arrival.
Meeting of the Waters
Immediately after takeoff from Santarem, see the stark contrast where the blue Tapajós meets the brown, silty Amazon River.
Monte Alegre Hills
View the rare geological formations and mesas of the Monte Alegre State Park rising above the flat Amazonian landscape.
Amazon River Main Channel
A continuous view of the world's largest river by volume, featuring winding channels and large cargo vessels navigating inland.
Marajó Island North Coast
As the flight approaches the Atlantic coast, view the northern wetlands and buffalo-inhabited plains of the world's largest fluvial island.
For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Afternoon flights are ideal on this side to avoid the harsh southern sun glare while capturing the glint of the river channels below.
Santarém Skyline
Catch a final glimpse of the urban center of Santarém and its bustling port as the aircraft climbs away from the airport.
Deep Amazon Canopy
Vast stretches of emerald green primary rainforest extending south toward the Tapajós National Forest.
Rio Pará Estuary
Observe the massive expanse of the Pará River as it widens toward the bay of Guajará near the end of the journey.
Belém Urban Descent
Excellent views of the Ver-o-Peso market area, the old colonial center, and the modern high-rises of Belém during the landing sequence.
The right side is superior for the final approach into Belém, especially if the flight path circles the city from the south. Morning flights offer the best lighting for photographing the dense jungle canopy without shadows obscuring the texture of the trees.
Distance: 711 km (442 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 11 min
Departure: STM (-2.424721956253052, -54.78583145141602)
Arrival: BEL (-1.3792500495900002, -48.476299285900005)
Route Type: Domestic
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