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FLL → STI
Which side of the plane to sit from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (Fort Lauderdale) to Cibao International Airport (Santiago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the vibrant turquoise waters of the Bahamas chain and the dramatic mountain ridges of the northern Dominican Republic.
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Great Bahama Bank
Stunning contrasts between white underwater sandbars and electric turquoise waters.
Exuma Cays
Iconic views of the string of cays stretching southward through the crystalline sea.
Turks and Caicos
The dramatic underwater shelf where the shallow bank drops off into a 6,000-foot trench.
Cordillera Septentrional
The lush, rugged mountain range that guards the northern entrance to the Cibao Valley.
Santiago de los Caballeros
A bird's-eye view of the city's landmarks, including the Monument, during the descent.
This is the premier side for geography enthusiasts. Watch for the dramatic color shifts as the plane crosses the Bahama Banks. During the final approach into STI, the right side usually offers the best view of the 'Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración' standing prominently on a hill in the city center.
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Florida Gold Coast
Expansive views of the Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood beaches immediately after takeoff.
Eleuthera
The long, narrow profile of this Bahamian island set against the deep Atlantic blue.
Cat Island
A chance to spot Mount Alvernia, the highest point in the entire Bahamas archipelago.
Open Atlantic
Sweeping views of the horizon and deep-sea cloud formations over the oceanic abyss.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, which significantly reduces glare and improves the quality of photos looking out at the horizon.
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Get eSIMs for Dominican RepublicDistance: 1,227 km (762 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: FLL (26.072599, -80.152702)
Arrival: STI (19.406099319458008, -70.60469818115234)
Route Type: International
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