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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Serra do Espinhaço mountain range and the lush, rugged topography of the Serra do Cipó during the final descent into Belo Horizonte.

Left Side Highlights
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Serra do Espinhaço

Aerial view of the 'backbone' of Brazil, featuring ancient rock formations and quartz-rich ridges.

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Jequitinhonha Valley

The flight crosses the deep valleys of the Jequitinhonha River, showing the transition from dry sertão to humid highlands.

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Serra do Cipó National Park

Breathtaking views of canyons and high-altitude fields as the plane nears the metropolitan area.

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Karst Formations

Unique limestone landscapes around Lagoa Santa, known for its prehistoric caves and white cliffs.

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Iron Quadrangle Mines

Distant views of the massive open-pit iron ore mines that define the regional economy and landscape.

For morning flights, the left side is shaded, providing clearer visibility of the landscape without sun glare. During the final 20 minutes of flight, keep your eyes on the horizon to spot the sharp peaks of the Serra do Cipó. In the rainy season (November-March), this side offers views of vibrant green hills and temporary waterfalls.

Right Side Highlights
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Minas Northern Plateaus

Vast stretches of high plateaus and flat-topped mesas characteristic of the Minas Gerais interior.

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Cerrado Mosaic

A patchwork of agricultural land and native Brazilian savanna stretching toward the western horizon.

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Interior Sunsets

On late afternoon flights, this side provides a front-row seat to spectacular sunsets over the rolling hills.

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Northern BH Suburbs

A clear view of the urban expansion of the Belo Horizonte metropolitan region during the landing approach.

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São Francisco Basin

Distant views toward the broad depression of the São Francisco River valley to the west.

The right side is ideal for sunset flights to catch the golden light over the Cerrado. If landing at night, you will see the extensive grid of lights from the northern suburbs of Belo Horizonte. Be aware that the afternoon sun can be very strong on this side during the summer months.

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Route Information

Distance: 624 km (388 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 2 min

Departure: VDC (-14.8627996445, -40.8630981445)

Arrival: CNF (-19.62444305419922, -43.97194290161133)

Route Type: Domestic

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