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THE → REC
Which side of the plane to sit from Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (Teresina) to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (Recife)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer views of the expansive Brazilian 'Sertão', the right side is superior for the arrival in Recife, providing a stunning aerial panorama of the Boa Viagem urban coastline and the southern reef formations.
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Teresina Cityscape
A clear view of the city's layout and the confluence of the Poti and Parnaíba rivers.
Transnordestina Railway
Major infrastructure projects cutting through the dry landscape of the interior.
Serra das Russas
The dramatic geological transition where the Borborema Plateau drops toward the coastal plain.
Boa Viagem Beach
The iconic urban shoreline of Recife, famous for its reef barriers and turquoise waters.
Recife Skyscrapers
The dense wall of high-rise buildings that characterizes the Recife skyline along the coast.
The right side is essential for capturing the 'postcard' view of Recife's beach strip. For morning flights, use a polarizing filter if possible to capture the vibrant colors of the ocean. Watch for the sudden change in greenery as you cross the Agreste region into the humid Zona da Mata.
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Parnaíba River
Visible immediately after takeoff, marking the border between Piauí and Maranhão.
Sertão Landscape
The vast, semi-arid 'Caatinga' biome with its unique scrub vegetation and dry riverbeds.
Serra da Ibiapaba
A prominent highland range on the horizon that separates the inland plains from the coast.
Historic Olinda
The red-tiled roofs and colonial church towers of the UNESCO World Heritage site during descent.
Atlantic Horizon
The transition from the brown interior to the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean as the plane banks.
Select a seat toward the front of the aircraft to avoid the wing. On the approach to Recife, look for the historic hills of Olinda to the north. This side is typically shielded from the harsh afternoon sun on eastbound flights.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 937 km (582 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: THE (-5.0599398613, -42.8235015869)
Arrival: REC (-8.126489639282228, -34.923599243164055)
Route Type: Domestic
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