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STM → MEU
Which side of the plane to sit from Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (Santarem) to Monte Dourado Airport (Almeirim)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the main Amazon River channel, the sprawling Santarém waterfront during takeoff, and the unique industrial landscape of the Jari Project upon arrival.
Santarém Cityscape
Get a clear view of the city's urban layout and its busy river port as the aircraft climbs away from STM.
Main Amazon Channel
Look down at the massive scale of the main Amazon River, often dotted with large cargo ships and traditional 'gaiola' riverboats.
Oxbow Lakes
View the dramatic crescent-shaped lakes and abandoned river meanders that create intricate patterns in the jungle floor.
Jari Industrial Complex
See the massive pulp mill and the unique planned layout of the Jari Project as you descend into Monte Dourado.
The right side is best for seeing the massive scale of the Amazon River's main flow. Keep your camera ready during the final 10 minutes of the flight; the descent over the Jari River provides a rare look at one of the world's most ambitious industrial forestry projects in the middle of the jungle.
Meeting of the Waters
Witness the sharp dividing line where the blue-tinted Tapajós River meets the sediment-heavy, coffee-colored Amazon River.
Amazon Floodplains
Observe the complex network of 'varzea' forests and small tributaries that define the northern banks of the Amazon basin.
Unbroken Rainforest
Aerial views of the dense, multi-layered canopy stretching toward the Maicuru Biological Reserve to the north.
Sit on the left if you want the best chance to see the 'Encontro das Águas' immediately after takeoff. Morning flights are ideal as the sun will be behind you, reducing glare on the water surfaces and highlighting the color contrast of the rivers.
Distance: 297 km (185 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: STM (-2.424721956253052, -54.78583145141602)
Arrival: MEU (-0.8898389999999999, -52.6022)
Route Type: Domestic
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