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TUR → BEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Tucuruí Airport (Tucurui) to Val de Cans/Júlio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (Belem)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an unparalleled view of the Tucuruí Dam—one of the world's largest hydroelectric plants—at departure, followed by the iconic Belém waterfront and Guajará Bay upon arrival.
Tucuruí Dam & Spillway
An aerial view of the massive concrete structure and the colossal reservoir created by the Tocantins River.
Tocantins River Basin
The winding path of the river as it carves through the dense Amazonian landscape toward the Atlantic.
Fluvial Communities
Small riverside settlements and traditional 'ribeirinho' houses visible along the riverbanks.
Marajó Archipelago
In the distance to the northwest, the edge of the world's largest fluvial-marine island system.
Belém Waterfront
The historic Ver-o-Peso market and the modern skyline of the city as you fly over Guajará Bay.
Choose the left side for the best photography of the Tucuruí Dam shortly after takeoff from TUR. During the approach to BEL, this side typically faces the city's historic district and the bay. Early morning flights are recommended to avoid the intense tropical convection clouds that often form in the afternoon, which can obscure the ground.
Lower Tocantins Flow
The vast downstream expanse of the river as it widens toward the Pará River estuary.
Primary Rainforest
Continuous stretches of deep green canopy typical of the Eastern Amazon region.
Carajás Railroad Context
The general corridor used for transporting minerals from the interior to the coast.
Ananindeua Suburbs
The sprawling metropolitan area of Belém as the aircraft descends into Val de Cans.
While less scenic for landmarks, the right side offers a great sense of the scale of the Amazon rainforest. If the flight is in the late afternoon, the right side will be facing away from the setting sun, providing softer light for photos. Watch for the dramatic change in water color where different river systems meet near the coast.
Distance: 301 km (187 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: TUR (-3.7860100269318, -49.72029876709001)
Arrival: BEL (-1.3792500495900002, -48.476299285900005)
Route Type: Domestic
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