Seeing Três Marias Reservoir from a plane5 ★
A huge reservoir on the São Francisco River in Minas Gerais, built in the 1950s and 60s for hydropower and flood control. Look for a sprawling lake with long branching arms reaching into the cerrado savanna.
3 of our routes pass it. Minas Gerais · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Rio de Janeiro: sit on the right, 514 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Rio de Janeiro | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 507 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Rio de Janeiro | Left Best seat for the whole flight: right | 421 min after takeoff |
| New York to Rio de Janeiro | Right | 514 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 Três Marias Reservoir from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Três Marias 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.