DAY 14, LEG 70 - Rio de Janiero to Asuncion
During our turnaround in Rio, the haze
lifted so we were eager to get going to make the most of the good
weather and to enjoy some more views of the city. Our final
destination of the day is Asuncion, the capital city of Paraguay.
However, en route we will visit the Iguassu Falls which lie on the
border between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The falls are not as
large as our previous visits to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, or
Niagara Falls in the US, but are still spectacular and worth a small
detour to view. In order to spend as much time sightseeing as
possible, the tanks were filled up once again. As we progress
further south, sunset becomes earlier each day so we need to get to
Iguassu before sunset otherwise we'll see nothing!
The Rio-Niteroi bridge across Guanabara Bay.
Lining up on 20R next to a TAM A319 on 20L who has just been given take-off clearance.
The TAM A319 is airborne so shortly we will be allowed to depart as well with a good view of Sugarloaf Mountain in the distance.
Airborne from Santos Dumont airport.
Climbing out over Rio.
The Maracana Stadium.
Ilhabela, between Rio and Sao Paulo.
The massive city of Sao Paulo.
Overflying a TAM A319 climbing out of Sao Paulo towards our departure airport of Santos Dumont in Rio.
Jurumirim and Xavantes resevoirs in south-eastern Brazil.
View of the cabin over the Parana state of Brazil as I stretch my legs during this fairly long flight.
Commencing the descent towards the Iguassu Falls with the Iguassu River that borders Brazil and Argentina visible.
Approaching the Iguassu Falls
The falls.
The falls.
Leaving the falls and heading towards Itaipu Dam.
The Itaipu Dam as we set course to Asuncion and climb up to FL160 for the 160nm cruise.
SBRJ - SGAS stats
Take off time: 1535
Landing time: 1750 (-1 hour time difference)
Flight time: 03:15
Fuel used: 1460kgs / 3212lbs
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