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Which side of the plane to sit from Tefé Airport (Tefe) to Eirunepé Airport (Eirunepe)?

Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Juruá River's incredible meandering loops and oxbow lakes, which are world-renowned for their complex geometry.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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Juruá Meanders

The Juruá River is famous for its extreme sinuosity, featuring hundreds of tight, snake-like bends.

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Oxbow Lakes

Dozens of crescent-shaped lakes formed by abandoned river channels provide a unique geological perspective.

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Várzea Ecosystems

Distinguishable patterns of flooded forests and sediment deposits along the active river banks.

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Riverside Communities

Small clusters of houses along the riverbanks visible during the descent into Eirunepé.

The right side is the definitive choice for river enthusiasts. For the best photography, choose a mid-morning flight when the sun is high enough to illuminate the river loops without creating excessive glare. During the wet season (December-May), the water levels make the oxbow lakes merge with the main river, creating a stunning aquatic landscape.

Left Side Highlights
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Uninterrupted Canopy

Witness the vastness of the Amazon rainforest stretching to the horizon with zero signs of human development.

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Solimões Confluence

Brief views of the massive Solimões River drainage system shortly after departing from Tefé.

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Cloud Formations

Watch towering cumulus clouds develop over the moist forest floor, a classic Amazonian atmospheric display.

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Isolated Tributaries

Spot dark, tannin-rich blackwater streams snaking through the dense green vegetation far below.

Sit toward the back to avoid wing obstruction. This side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare while observing the deep shadows of the forest floor. Keep an eye out for small 'igarapés' (forest streams) that are often hidden by the canopy.

Top Activities in Eirunepe
Route Information

Distance: 676 km (420 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 8 min

Departure: TFF (-3.38294005394, -64.7240982056)

Arrival: ERN (-6.6395301818847665, -69.87979888916016)

Route Type: Domestic

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