Seeing Pico da Neblina from a plane
Photo: Força Aérea do Brasil, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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At about 9,800 ft the highest point in Brazil, on the Venezuelan border in the Amazon, named for the mist that hides it so often it wasn't identified as the country's top until the 1960s. Look for a dark peak rising out of rainforest.
3 of our routes pass it. Brazil
The easy pick
Miami to Asuncion: sit on the right, 227 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Miami to Curitiba | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 225 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Asuncion | Right | 227 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Buenos Aires | Right (the left side is better for the whole flight) | 230 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 Pico da Neblina from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Pico da Neblina 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.