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The world's largest tropical wetland covers 150,000 sq km across Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay. The vast green floodplain dotted with lakes and winding rivers is unmistakable on flights across central South America.
28Flight Routes
3 kmClosest Pass
🐊 WaterType
Routes that pass it28
GRU → GYE
Both Sides
GYE → GRU
Both Sides
LIS → SCL
Both Sides
SCL → LIS
Both Sides
GRU → RBR
Left
RBR → GRU
Right
FRA → SCL
Left
SCL → FRA
Right
MAD → SCL
Right
SCL → MAD
Left
GRU → UIO
Left
UIO → GRU
Right
CDG → SCL
Left
SCL → CDG
Right
FLN → PTY
Right
PTY → FLN
Left
ATL → XAP
Left
XAP → ATL
Right
BCN → SCL
Right
SCL → BCN
Left
GRU → MEX
Left
MEX → GRU
Right
AMS → IRJ
Left
IRJ → AMS
Right
GIG → LIM
Right
LIM → GIG
Left
AMS → SCL
Left
SCL → AMS
Right
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 Pantanal from a plane?
Yes — 28 flight routes pass within 200 km of Pantanal. The closest routes include Sao Paulo to Guayaquil, Guayaquil to Sao Paulo, Lisbon to Santiago. The landmark is visible from both sides, with the landmark passing about 3 km away.
Which side of the plane is best for viewing Pantanal?
The best side varies by route. For the most common routes near Pantanal: on a Sao Paulo to Guayaquil flight, visible from both sides; on a Guayaquil to Sao Paulo flight, visible from both sides; on a Lisbon to Santiago flight, visible from both sides.