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URG → RIA
Which side of the plane to sit from Rubem Berta Airport (Uruguaiana) to Santa Maria Airport (Santa Maria)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side offers a superior view of the Uruguay River border at takeoff and the winding Ibicuí River basin, providing a better perspective of the transition from the border plains to the central hills of Rio Grande do Sul.
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Uruguay River Border
Aerial view of the natural border between Brazil and Argentina, featuring the International Bridge connecting Uruguaiana to Paso de los Libres.
Ibicuí River Basin
Observation of the complex meanders and wetlands of the Ibicuí River, surrounded by vast emerald rice plantations.
Gaucho Coxilhas
The classic rolling hills of the Pampa biome, creating a rhythmic pattern of light and shadow across the landscape.
Alegrete Outskirts
If the flight path stays north, you may spot the urban sprawl of Alegrete, a historical center of the Gaucho culture.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. This side is particularly scenic during the golden hour when the shadows elongate across the 'coxilhas'. Keep an eye out for the metallic reflection of the rice paddies during the planting season (October-November).
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Pampa Grasslands
Uninterrupted views of the vast natural pastures where Rio Grande do Sul's famous cattle ranching heritage is most visible.
Irrigation Reservoirs
Dotted across the landscape are large artificial lakes used for agriculture, reflecting the sky like blue mirrors.
Morro do Cerrito
As you approach Santa Maria, look for the distinctive isolated hills that signal the beginning of the Serra Geral foothills.
Santa Maria Air Base
A clear view of the military infrastructure and hangars as the plane aligns with the runway at Santa Maria Airport.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft. Look for the 'Estâncias' (large ranches) with their distinctive colonial-style white houses. During the winter months (June-August), the landscape takes on a unique golden-brown hue.
Book Hotels in Santa MariaDistance: 324 km (201 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 32 min
Departure: URG (-29.7821998596, -57.0382003784)
Arrival: RIA (-29.711399, -53.688202)
Route Type: Domestic
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