Saul to Palmas

DAY 14, LEG 67 - Saul to Palmas

After a night in Saul, it was time to head south again back into Brazil.  The original plan was to fly non-stop from Saul to Brazil's capital city, Brasilia, but strong winds meant a flight time of 4 hours and 40 minutes which is too long with the fuel remaining so a fuel stop will be made in Palmas.  Palmas is the largest city in the state of Toncantins and is located roughly in the centre of the country.  Palmas airport is large for the size of the city, so the quiet timetable should result in a quick turnaround for departure to Brasilia.

With no lights on the strip at Saul, departure was made as soon as natural light allowed!

Oyapock River, the border between French Guiana and Brazil.

Maraca Island.

Mouth of the Amazon River.

Guama River.

Descent into Palmas along the Toncantins River.

Turning final into Palmas.

Parked in Palmas ready for refuelling.

SOOS - SBPJ stats


Take off time:  0629
Landing time:  0954
Flight time:      03:25
Fuel used:       1421kgs / 3126 lbs