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TPP → IQT
Which side of the plane to sit from Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport (Tarapoto) to Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (Iquitos)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the official birth of the Amazon River at the confluence of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, as well as views of the massive Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve.
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The Great Confluence
The spectacular meeting point of the Marañón and Ucayali rivers, where the Amazon River officially begins its journey.
Pacaya-Samiria Reserve
Aerial views of the 'Jungle of Mirrors,' one of the largest protected wetland areas in the world.
Oxbow Lakes
Numerous 'Tipishcas' or U-shaped lakes created by the meandering rivers shifting their paths over centuries.
Amazon Main Channel
The massive, silt-laden main artery of the Amazon as the plane descends into Iquitos, often dotted with small cargo boats.
The right side is the priority for river enthusiasts. Watch closely about 20 minutes before landing for the confluence. Try to book a flight between June and October (low water season) to see more defined river banks and sandbars, or during the high water season (December to May) to see the vast flooded forests.
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Huallaga River Bends
Dramatic views of the winding Huallaga River as the flight departs from the high jungle terrain of Tarapoto.
Primary Rainforest
An unbroken sea of green canopy stretching to the northern horizon toward the Ecuadorian border.
Nanay River
The distinct black-water Nanay River visible just north of Iquitos city before the final approach.
Remote Settlements
Small clearings and isolated river communities visible only by their small thatched roofs amidst the dense jungle.
Sit toward the front of the plane to get an unobstructed view of the Nanay River's dark waters, which contrast beautifully with the surrounding emerald forest. Morning flights are preferred as the sun will be behind you, reducing glare on the window.
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Get eSIMs for PeruDistance: 455 km (283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: TPP (-6.508739948272705, -76.37319946289062)
Arrival: IQT (-3.7847399711608887, -73.30879974365234)
Route Type: Domestic
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