Seeing Manaus from a plane7 ★
A city of about 2 million in the middle of the rainforest, reachable mainly by air or river. Just downstream the dark Rio Negro and the tan Solimões run side by side for miles without mixing. Look for the two-color line.
5 of our routes pass it. Amazonas · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Fort Lauderdale to Campinas: sit on the left, 276 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale to Campinas | Left | 276 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Brasilia | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 274 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Campinas | Right | 288 min after takeoff |
| New York to Buenos Aires | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 337 min after takeoff |
| Orlando to Campinas | Left | 288 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 Manaus from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Manaus from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Manaus at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
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.
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