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STM → ORX
Which side of the plane to sit from Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (Santarem) to Oriximiná Airport (Oriximina)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a premier view of the 'Meeting of the Waters' (Encontro das Águas) shortly after takeoff, where the blue Tapajós River merges with the muddy Amazon River, and provides better views of the main Amazon channel throughout the short hop.
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Meeting of the Waters
The stark visual boundary where the clear, tapajós-blue water meets the sediment-heavy brown Amazon water.
Várzea Floodplains
Intricate networks of flooded forests and seasonal islands that change dramatically with the river's water levels.
Amazon Main Channel
Uninterrupted views of the massive width of the Amazon River, often dotted with large cargo barges and passenger boats.
Ilha de Santana
A large river island located mid-stream that displays typical Amazonian ecosystem transitions.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic view of the confluence immediately after lifting off from STM. For the best photography of the river colors, mid-morning flights are ideal to avoid the harsh midday sun reflecting off the water. During the rainy season (Jan-May), the floodplains are particularly impressive as the forest appears to grow directly out of the water.
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Santarem Waterfront
A great view of the city's urban sprawl, the busy port area, and the cathedral as you climb out.
Lago Grande
Massive lake systems to the north that serve as critical habitats for local aquatic life.
Trombetas River Mouth
The dark, 'black-water' Trombetas River flowing into the main Amazon stem as you approach Oriximiná.
Oriximiná Townscape
An excellent perspective of the town's layout and its proximity to the water during the final descent.
The right side is best for observing the northern riverbank and the specific geography of the Trombetas junction. If flying in the late afternoon, the right side will have less direct glare than the left. Watch for the transition from the wide Amazon to the narrower Trombetas tributary just before landing at ORX.
Book Hotels in OriximinaDistance: 141 km (88 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 min
Departure: STM (-2.424721956253052, -54.78583145141602)
Arrival: ORX (-1.714079976081848, -55.83620071411133)
Route Type: Domestic
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