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THE → BSB
Which side of the plane to sit from Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (Teresina) to Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (Brasilia)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route because it offers the most iconic view of Brasília's 'airplane' urban design (Plano Piloto) and Lake Paranoá during the descent, along with better views of the western Bahia agricultural frontiers.
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Timon Riverfront
Direct views of the Maranhão side of the border immediately after departing from Teresina.
Western Bahia Frontier
Incredible views of the 'Agribusiness Capital' near Luis Eduardo Magalhães, featuring infinite geometric crop fields.
Chapada Outcrops
Distances views of the ancient rock formations and high plateaus as the aircraft enters the state of Goiás.
Lake Paranoá
The deep blue waters of the man-made lake that defines the borders of the Federal District.
Brasília Plano Piloto
The legendary bird's-eye view of Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa's aircraft-shaped city layout during the final descent.
The right side is the 'money seat' for arrival in Brasília. Most standard landing patterns (Runway 11L/11R) bring the plane right over the heart of the city, placing the National Congress and the Cathedral directly in your window. Afternoon flights offer stunning golden-hour views over the red soil of the Cerrado.
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Teresina Skyline
Aerial view of the 'Green City' and its unique position between the Parnaíba and Poti rivers upon takeoff.
Parnaíba River
Follow the silver thread of one of Northeastern Brazil's most important waterways as the plane heads south.
Cerrado Transition
Watch the landscape shift from the semi-arid Caatinga vegetation of Piauí to the lush, scrubby Cerrado of the central plateau.
Eastern Bahia Plains
Glimpse the vast agricultural stretches of the Matopiba region, characterized by massive circular irrigation patterns.
Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the soft light reflecting off the Parnaíba River. During the final approach to BSB from the north, you may catch a glimpse of the Alvorada Palace if the flight path follows an easterly curve, though this is less common than the right-side views.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 1,324 km (823 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 46 min
Departure: THE (-5.0599398613, -42.8235015869)
Arrival: BSB (-15.86916732788086, -47.92083358764648)
Route Type: Domestic
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