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MAN โ PUJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to Punta Cana International Airport (Punta Cana)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is preferred for the spectacular coastal approach into the Dominican Republic and superior views of the Irish coastline during the departure phase.
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Liverpool Bay
A clear view of the Mersey estuary and the Liverpool skyline shortly after departure.
Dublin City
The flight path often passes just north of the Irish capital, offering views of the bay and city.
The Deep Atlantic
Vast, uninterrupted ocean views with high-altitude perspectives on maritime shipping lanes.
Samanรก Peninsula
The lush, mountainous finger of land on the Dominican Republic's northeast coast during arrival.
Silver Bank
Large underwater plateaus and coral reef systems north of Hispaniola visible during the descent.
This side stays in the shade for the standard afternoon MAN-PUJ schedule, making for better photography. The primary highlight is the approach over the Samanรก Peninsula; look out for the contrast between the deep blue Atlantic and the bright turquoise of the coastal reefs.
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Snowdonia National Park
The rugged peaks of North Wales are often visible shortly after takeoff from Manchester.
Celtic Sea
The transition from the Irish Sea into the deep Atlantic waters as you leave the UK coast.
Southern Ireland
Views of the coastline near Waterford and the green fields of the Irish countryside.
Atlantic Cloudscapes
Dramatic weather fronts and cell formations common over the North Atlantic crossing.
Bavaro Beach
The iconic white sands and turquoise resort coastlines visible on the final approach into Punta Cana.
On afternoon departures from MAN, expect significant sun glare on this side for the majority of the crossing. However, the final 5 minutes of flight offer a bird's-eye view of the specific resort zones if the wind is from the east.
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Get eSIMs for Dominican RepublicDistance: 6,783 km (4,215 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 59 min
Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Arrival: PUJ (18.567399978599997, -68.36340332030001)
Route Type: International
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