Photo: Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons
A city of two million in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, at the confluence of the Rio Negro and Amazon. The urban island in endless green jungle is striking from the air.
14Flight Routes
3 kmClosest Pass
🏙️ CityType
Routes that pass it14
GIG → MAO
Both Sides
GRU → MCO
Both Sides
MAO → GIG
Both Sides
MCO → GRU
Both Sides
BOG → MAO
Right
MAO → BOG
Left
MAO → PTY
Left
PTY → MAO
Right
MAO → FOR
Right
TBT → MAO
Right
GIG → SEA
Right
SEA → GIG
Left
SIN → THE
Right
THE → SIN
Left
Tip: Visibility depends on cloud cover, time of day, and how close the flight path comes. Sit on the listed side for the best chance of a view. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you see Manaus from a plane?
Yes — 14 flight routes pass within 25 km of Manaus. The closest routes include Rio De Janeiro to Manaus, Sao Paulo to Orlando, Manaus to Rio De Janeiro. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 3 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Manaus?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Manaus: on a Rio De Janeiro to Manaus flight, visible from both sides; on a Sao Paulo to Orlando flight, visible from both sides; on a Manaus to Rio De Janeiro flight, visible from both sides.