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MIA → PUJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Miami International Airport (Miami) to Punta Cana International Airport (Punta Cana)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers an incredible front-row seat to the Bahamas archipelago, specifically the Exuma Cays, which feature some of the most vibrant turquoise waters and sandbars on Earth.
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Miami Skyline
Sweeping views of Downtown Miami, the Port of Miami, and Key Biscayne shortly after takeoff.
The Exuma Cays
The 'string of pearls'—hundreds of tiny islands surrounded by swirling neon-blue water and white sandbars.
Andros Blue Holes
The dark, circular underwater caves visible against the light sand of the Great Bahama Bank.
Cordillera Oriental
The eastern mountain range of the Dominican Republic visible during the final descent into PUJ.
Choose the right side for the most iconic Caribbean photography. Aim for a mid-day flight when the sun is high to see the true intensity of the Bahamian turquoise waters. Note that afternoon flights may experience harsh sun glare on this side.
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South Beach
Aerial view of Miami's iconic shoreline and the Art Deco district immediately after departure.
Turks and Caicos
Clear views of Providenciales and the vast shallow banks of the Caicos Islands mid-flight.
Samaná Peninsula
The lush, mountainous finger of land on the DR's northeast coast, famous for whale migrations.
Atlantic Blue
Deep oceanic trenches where the dark blue of the Atlantic meets the reef shelves.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also superior if the flight path tracks further east, providing better views of the Grand Turk lighthouse during descent.
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Get eSIMs for Dominican RepublicDistance: 1,466 km (911 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 57 min
Departure: MIA (25.79319953918457, -80.29060363769531)
Arrival: PUJ (18.567399978599997, -68.36340332030001)
Route Type: International
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