Meeting of the Waters

16 flight routes pass within 19 miles of Meeting of the Waters.

Meeting of the Waters
🌊 Water · Brazil

Photo: Portal da Copa · CC BY 3.0 br · Wikimedia Commons

Near Manaus, the dark Rio Negro and sandy-brown Amazon flow side by side for 6 km without mixing. The stark two-tone river is one of the most striking sights from the air in the Amazon basin.
16Flight Routes
OverheadClosest Pass
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Routes that pass it16

MAO → PTY Manaus to Panama City · directly overhead Both Sides PTY → MAO Panama City to Manaus · directly overhead Both Sides BOG → MAO Bogota to Manaus · 1 mi Both Sides MAO → BOG Manaus to Bogota · 1 mi Both Sides GIG → MAO Rio De Janeiro to Manaus · 4 mi Right GRU → MCO Sao Paulo to Orlando · 4 mi Right MAO → GIG Manaus to Rio De Janeiro · 4 mi Left MCO → GRU Orlando to Sao Paulo · 4 mi Left CGH → MAO Sao Paulo to Manaus · 6 mi Right FOR → MAO Fortaleza to Manaus · 6 mi Left GRU → MAO Sao Paulo to Manaus · 6 mi Right MAO → FOR Manaus to Fortaleza · 6 mi Right MAO → STM Manaus to Santarém · 7 mi Right TBT → MAO Tabatinga to Manaus · 7 mi Right GIG → SEA Rio De Janeiro to Seattle · 17 mi Right SEA → GIG Seattle to Rio De Janeiro · 17 mi 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 Meeting of the Waters from a plane?

Yes — 16 flight routes pass within 19 miles of Meeting of the Waters. The closest routes include Manaus to Panama City, Panama City to Manaus, Bogota to Manaus. The landmark is visible from both sides, passing directly overhead.

Which side of the plane is best for viewing Meeting of the Waters?

The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Meeting of the Waters: on a Manaus to Panama City flight, visible from both sides; on a Panama City to Manaus flight, visible from both sides; on a Bogota to Manaus flight, visible from both sides.