Seeing Brokopondo Reservoir from a plane
Photo: Rutger Hermsen, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Formed in 1964 when the Afobaka Dam flooded about 600 square miles of rainforest, mainly to power an aluminum smelter. Dead tree trunks still stand in its water; look for a branching lake in green jungle.
2 of our routes pass it. Suriname
The easy pick
New York to Rio de Janeiro: sit on the left, 319 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Rio de Janeiro | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 319 min after takeoff |
| Washington to São Paulo | Left (the right side is better for the whole flight) | 297 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Brokopondo Reservoir from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Brokopondo Reservoir from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.