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TFF → ERN
Which side of the plane to sit from Tefé Airport (Tefe) to Eirunepé Airport (Eirunepe)?
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.
Juruá Meanders
The Juruá River is famous for its extreme sinuosity, featuring hundreds of tight, snake-like bends.
Oxbow Lakes
Dozens of crescent-shaped lakes formed by abandoned river channels provide a unique geological perspective.
Várzea Ecosystems
Distinguishable patterns of flooded forests and sediment deposits along the active river banks.
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.
Uninterrupted Canopy
Witness the vastness of the Amazon rainforest stretching to the horizon with zero signs of human development.
Solimões Confluence
Brief views of the massive Solimões River drainage system shortly after departing from Tefé.
Cloud Formations
Watch towering cumulus clouds develop over the moist forest floor, a classic Amazonian atmospheric display.
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.
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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