The right side uniquely captures two genuine river-confluence spectacles bookending the flight: the Rio Negro/Solimões meeting near Manaus at takeoff and the Tapajós/Amazon meeting near Santarém at landing, giving it a clear edge over the left side's largely uniform rainforest view.
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Flight Path
Manaus to Santarém is 365 miles (588 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Unbroken Amazon rainforest canopy, meandering river channels and oxbow lakes, small tributary streams and occasional riverside clearings along the Amazon River corridor between Manaus and Santarém
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MAO
RIGHTClimbing out of Manaus on the eastbound course to Santarém, the right side lines up with the famous 'meeting of waters' where the black Rio Negro merges with the pale, silty Solimões just southeast of the airport. The left side mostly shows the northern edge of the city and unbroken forest with no comparable feature.
Landing at STM
RIGHTOn approach into Santarém, the right side captures the striking junction of the clear turquoise Tapajós River meeting the muddy Amazon right beside the town, plus the sandy riverbanks and rooftops of Santarém itself. The left side during this approach shows mostly flat green forest with no comparable water feature.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Eduardo Gomes International (MAO) to Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport (STM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manaus to Santarém. The right side uniquely captures two genuine river-confluence spectacles bookending the flight: the Rio Negro/Solimões meeting near Manaus at takeoff and the Tapajós/Amazon meeting near Santarém at landing, giving it a clear edge over the left side's largely uniform rainforest view.
What can I see during takeoff from Eduardo Gomes International in Manaus?
During takeoff from Eduardo Gomes International (MAO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Manaus on the eastbound course to Santarém, the right side lines up with the famous 'meeting of waters' where the black Rio Negro merges with the pale, silty Solimões just southeast of the airport. The left side mostly shows the northern edge of the city and unbroken forest with no comparable feature. Notable sights include: Rio Negro and Solimões confluence (Encontro das Águas), Manaus port and riverfront, Rio Negro's dark water channel.
What can I see when landing at Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport in Santarém?
When landing at Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport (STM), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Santarém, the right side captures the striking junction of the clear turquoise Tapajós River meeting the muddy Amazon right beside the town, plus the sandy riverbanks and rooftops of Santarém itself. The left side during this approach shows mostly flat green forest with no comparable water feature. Notable sights include: Tapajós and Amazon River confluence, Santarém riverfront and rooftops, sandy Tapajós beaches, Amazon River's wide brown channel.
How long is the flight from Manaus to Santarém?
The flight from Eduardo Gomes International (MAO) to Santarém - Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport (STM) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 365 miles (588 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Manaus to Santarém flight path pass over?
Unbroken Amazon rainforest canopy, meandering river channels and oxbow lakes, small tributary streams and occasional riverside clearings along the Amazon River corridor between Manaus and Santarém