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TDD → GYA
Which side of the plane to sit from Teniente Av. Jorge Henrich Arauz Airport (Trinidad) to Capitán de Av. Emilio Beltrán Airport (Guayaramerín)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Mamoré River, which serves as a massive, winding artery through the jungle and eventually marks the international border with Brazil.
Mamoré River
The dominant geographic feature of the region, showcasing massive, snake-like meanders across the landscape.
Oxbow Lakes
Dozens of crescent-shaped lagoons formed by the river's historical shifts, visible as bright blue or green spots in the forest.
Brazilian Border
As you approach Guayaramerín, the right side provides a glimpse across the river into the Brazilian state of Rondônia.
Guajará-Mirim
The Brazilian sister city of Guayaramerín, visible just across the Mamoré River during the final descent.
This is the premier side for photography. Morning flights are ideal to have the sun behind you while photographing the river. Keep an eye out for 'Lomas'—ancient man-made earthworks visible as slight elevations in the otherwise flat savanna. Since these flights are often in smaller aircraft at lower altitudes, the detail of the riverbank is exceptionally clear.
Llanos de Moxos
Expansive tropical savannas known for their unique ecological diversity and seasonal flooding patterns.
Yacuma River Tributaries
Intricate networks of smaller streams and wetlands that branch out across the Beni Department.
Pristine Rainforest
Dense patches of tropical forest that become more frequent as the flight heads further north toward the Amazon.
Sit on this side if you prefer seeing the vastness of the Bolivian wilderness away from the main river. Afternoon flights may offer better lighting for the western horizon, but be prepared for potential cloud build-up during the rainy season (December to March).
Distance: 447 km (278 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: TDD (-14.8186998367, -64.9179992676)
Arrival: GYA (-10.820599556, -65.34559631350001)
Route Type: Domestic
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