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VDC → PLU
Which side of the plane to sit from Vitória da Conquista Airport (Vitória Da Conquista) to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (Belo Horizonte)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer interesting views of the Brazilian interior, the Right Side is significantly better for the final approach into Pampulha, offering a direct view of the iconic lagoon and the Mineirão stadium.
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Mineirão Stadium
An incredible overhead view of the 'Gigante da Pampulha' football stadium during final descent.
Lagoa da Pampulha
The expansive lagoon that serves as the centerpiece of Belo Horizonte's modern history.
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Spot the Oscar Niemeyer-designed Church of Saint Francis of Assisi on the water's edge.
BH Urban Sprawl
A dense panorama of skyscrapers and hills that define the metropolitan area of Belo Horizonte.
The Right Side is the 'money seat' for this route. Request a window seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Pampulha architectural complex. Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography of the stadium and the lake.
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Serra do Espinhaço
Distant views of the rugged ridges of Brazil's only primary mountain range to the west.
Agreste Transition
The visual shift from the semi-arid landscapes of Bahia to the greener hills of Minas Gerais.
Sete Lagoas
View of the industrial hub north of BH, characterized by its numerous natural lakes.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights if you want to see the sunset over the Espinhaço range. It provides a great perspective of the vast northern Minas Gerais landscape during the initial descent.
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Get eSIMs for BrazilDistance: 644 km (400 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: VDC (-14.8627996445, -40.8630981445)
Arrival: PLU (-19.85120010375977, -43.95059967041016)
Route Type: Domestic
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