World Tour 030-Posadas to Rio De Janeiro - Argentina-Paraguay-Brazil
Stage 30 takes you through Paraguay to the nation's capital Asunción, before journeying east to the Brazilian coast via the spectacular world famous Iguazú Falls. The trip along the Brazilian coast will visit the Southern Hemisphere's most populous city, São Paulo, before heading to the iconic city of Rio de Janeiro with its world famous beaches, mountain landmarks and of course the Christ Redeemer statue, one of the wonders of the world.
Total Legs: 28 Total Distance: 1348 Total Time(125kts): 10 hours 47 minutes
Leg 1
Flying from SARP
Leg Distance: 48.5 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.
SARP(SARP) to Rio Parana(POI1)
Distance: 20.94NM Bearing: 94° 10 minutes
After takeoff, fly east over the city and cross the Paraná River into Paraguay
Rio Parana(POI1) to San Ignacio(POI2)
Distance: 4.64NM Bearing: 55° 2 minutes
When you once again reach the river, fly northeast to the town of San Ignacio. Near the center of town lie the ruins of the 17th century Jesuit mission San Ignacio Miní
San Ignacio(POI2) to Rio Parana(POI3)
Distance: 5.69NM Bearing: 321° 3 minutes
Head northwest back to the Paraná River
Rio Parana(POI3) to Rio Capiibari(POI4)
Distance: 3.82NM Bearing: 15° 2 minutes
Fly north along the Paraná River and into the mouth of the Capiibari River
Rio Capiibari(POI4) to Trinidad(POI5)
Distance: 4.42NM Bearing: 293° 2 minutes
The river will turn west and point you towards the small town of Trinidad, another site of Jesuit mission ruins, La Santisima Trinidad de Paraná, which you will see as you approach the town from the east
Trinidad(POI5) to SGEN(SGEN)
Distance: 8.99NM Bearing: 248° 4 minutes
From Trinidad, fly southwest towards the city of Encarnacion. The airport sits a mile to the west of the small town of Capitán Miranda
Leg 2
Flying from SGEN
Leg Distance: 55.4 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.
SGEN(SGEN) to Rio Parana(POI6)
Distance: 14.67NM Bearing: 269° 7 minutes
After takeoff, head west back to the Paraná River
Rio Parana(POI6) to Rio Parana(POI7)
Distance: 28.36NM Bearing: 275° 14 minutes
Fly west along the north bank of the river
Rio Parana(POI7) to SGAY(SGAY)
Distance: 12.37NM Bearing: 288° 6 minutes
Continue west along the northern channel of the river, to the town of Ayolas. The airport is just past the town
Leg 3
Flying from SGAY
Leg Distance: 42.97 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.
SGAY(SGAY) to Rio Parana(POI8)
Distance: 3.67NM Bearing: 249° 2 minutes
Head southwest back to the river
Rio Parana(POI8) to Cerrito(POI9)
Distance: 33.9NM Bearing: 288° 16 minutes
Follow the river west towards the town of Cerrito on the north bank
Cerrito(POI9) to SGCE(SGCE)
Distance: 5.4NM Bearing: 282° 3 minutes
The grass airstrip is opposite the town on the south bank
Leg 4
Flying from SGCE
Leg Distance: 55.35 Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.
SGCE(SGCE) to Itati(POI10)
Distance: 32.55NM Bearing: 298° 16 minutes
Follow the river west until you reach the town of Itatí on the south bank
Itati(POI10) to SGPI(SGPI)
Distance: 22.8NM Bearing: 3° 11 minutes
Turn north and head to the town of Pilar. The airport is on the southwestern edge of the town
Leg 5
Flying from SGPI
Leg Distance: 42.61 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.
SGPI(SGPI) to Rio Paraguay(POI11)
Distance: 37.96NM Bearing: 27° 18 minutes
Head north from Pilar, now following the Paraguay River, to the city of Formosa which is the provincial capital
Rio Paraguay(POI11) to SARF(SARF)
Distance: 4.65NM Bearing: 326° 2 minutes
The airport is at the southern edge of the city
Leg 6
Flying from SARF
Leg Distance: 75.06 Approximate time at 125kts: 36 minutes.
SARF(SARF) to Rio Paraguay(POI12)
Distance: 52.94NM Bearing: 56° 25 minutes
After takeoff, head back to the river and follow it northeast
Rio Paraguay(POI12) to Asuncion(POI13)
Distance: 15.53NM Bearing: 7° 7 minutes
The river will lead you to Paraguay's capital and largest city, Asunción. Head to the downtown area in the western side of the city, home of the main landmarks of López Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral
Asuncion(POI13) to SGAS(SGAS)
Distance: 6.59NM Bearing: 77° 3 minutes
The international airport is in the north of the city
Leg 7
Flying from SGAS
Leg Distance: 32.48 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.
SGAS(SGAS) to Lago Ypacarai(POI14)
Distance: 9.29NM Bearing: 112° 4 minutes
After takeoff, head east to Lake Ypacaraí
Lago Ypacarai(POI14) to Ypacarai(POI15)
Distance: 7.29NM Bearing: 170° 3 minutes
Fly to the southern end of the lake
Ypacarai(POI15) to Pirayu(POI16)
Distance: 7.94NM Bearing: 165° 4 minutes
Follow the small river south to the town of Pirayu
Pirayu(POI16) to Z23Z(Z23Z)
Distance: 7.96NM Bearing: 170° 4 minutes
Continue south the town of Paraguarí. The grass airstrip is left of the road leading to the town
Leg 8
Flying from Z23Z
Leg Distance: 47.57 Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.
Z23Z(Z23Z) to General Bernadino Caballero(POI17)
Distance: 17.19NM Bearing: 124° 8 minutes
After takeoff, head southeast and follow the highway running along the south side of the hills
General Bernadino Caballero(POI17) to Coronel Oviedo(POI18)
Distance: 25.3NM Bearing: 71° 12 minutes
Once you pass the town at the eastern end of the hills, turn northeast and head to the city of Coronel Oviedo
Coronel Oviedo(POI18) to SGCN(SGCN)
Distance: 5.08NM Bearing: 156° 2 minutes
The airport is a few miles southeast of the city
Leg 9
Flying from SGCN
Leg Distance: 86.21 Approximate time at 125kts: 41 minutes.
SGCN(SGCN) to Caaguazu(POI19)
Distance: 21.34NM Bearing: 97° 10 minutes
Head east and meet up with the highway heading to the city of Caaguazú
Caaguazu(POI19) to Doctor Juan Eulogio Estigarribia(POI20)
Distance: 17.76NM Bearing: 89° 9 minutes
Follow the highway east to the next town
Doctor Juan Eulogio Estigarribia(POI20) to SGES(SGES)
Distance: 47.11NM Bearing: 113° 23 minutes
Stay with the highway as it heads east past the Yguazú River Lake. Just north of the highway after you pass the lake is Guarani International Airport
Leg 10
Flying from SGES
Leg Distance: 32.89 Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.
SGES(SGES) to Rio Parana(POI21)
Distance: 13.36NM Bearing: 121° 6 minutes
After takeoff, head southeast to the Paraná River, which runs between the cities of Ciudad del Este in Paraguay and Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil
Rio Parana(POI21) to Rio Iguacu(POI22)
Distance: 4.97NM Bearing: 192° 2 minutes
Follow the river south a few miles to its junction with the Iguazu River. This marks the three-way border between Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay
Rio Iguacu(POI22) to Rio Iguacu(POI23)
Distance: 5.27NM Bearing: 122° 3 minutes
Follow the Rio Iguaçu as it winds its way east
Rio Iguacu(POI23) to Cataratas del Iguazu(POI24)
Distance: 6.08NM Bearing: 162° 3 minutes
Follow the river southeast to the majestic Iguazú Falls, the largest waterfalls in the world (by width)
Cataratas del Iguazu(POI24) to SARI(SARI)
Distance: 3.21NM Bearing: 238° 2 minutes
Once you've viewed the falls, head southwest to the airport
Leg 11
Flying from SARI
Leg Distance: 63.91 Approximate time at 125kts: 31 minutes.
SARI(SARI) to Comandante Andresito(POI25)
Distance: 23.04NM Bearing: 96° 11 minutes
Head east across the forest to the town of Comandante Andresito
Comandante Andresito(POI25) to Rio Iguacu(POI26)
Distance: 26.16NM Bearing: 95° 13 minutes
Continue east alongside the Iguazu River. The forested area north of the river is protected as a national park. When you reach the highway's river crossing, turn to the south
Rio Iguacu(POI26) to SSRE(SSRE)
Distance: 14.71NM Bearing: 183° 7 minutes
Fly south to the town of Realeza, and the airport just south of the town
Leg 12
Flying from SSRE
Leg Distance: 50.74 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.
SSRE(SSRE) to Francisco Beltrao(POI27)
Distance: 28.35NM Bearing: 138° 14 minutes
Fly southeast to the town of Francisco Beltrão
Francisco Beltrao(POI27) to SSPB(SSPB)
Distance: 22.39NM Bearing: 137° 11 minutes
Continue southeast to Pato Branco. The airport is just west of the town
Leg 13
Flying from SSPB
Leg Distance: 42.86 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.
SSPB(SSPB) to Clevelandia(POI28)
Distance: 21.72NM Bearing: 141° 10 minutes
After takeoff, head southeast to the town of Clevelândia
Clevelandia(POI28) to Palmas(POI29)
Distance: 18.73NM Bearing: 122° 9 minutes
Follow the highway southeast to the next major town, Palmas
Palmas(POI29) to SSPS(SSPS)
Distance: 2.41NM Bearing: 86° 1 minutes
Palmas airport is on the northeastern edge of the town
Leg 14
Flying from SSPS
Leg Distance: 54.64 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.
SSPS(SSPS) to Barragem Curucaca(POI30)
Distance: 31.45NM Bearing: 100° 15 minutes
Head east across several rivers before reaching the small reservoir of Curucaca Dam
Barragem Curucaca(POI30) to General Carneiro(POI31)
Distance: 5.35NM Bearing: 127° 3 minutes
Turn southeast to the nearby town of General Carneiro
General Carneiro(POI31) to BR-153(POI32)
Distance: 12.75NM Bearing: 56° 6 minutes
From the town, follow the Transbrasiliana Highway northeast
BR-153(POI32) to SSUV(SSUV)
Distance: 5.09NM Bearing: 97° 2 minutes
When you see the city of Porto União east of the highway, fly over it to the airport on the eastern side of the Iguazu River