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PLS → POP
Which side of the plane to sit from Providenciales Airport (Providenciales) to Gregorio Luperon International Airport (Puerto Plata)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning sequence of the Turks and Caicos turquoise shallows followed by the lush, mountainous entry into the Dominican Republic.
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Chalk Sound
Luminous turquoise lagoons and limestone islands of Providenciales.
Caicos Bank
Extensive shallow sand banks with intricate underwater patterns.
🗺️ Middle Caicos
Views of the largest island in the chain with its rugged coast and cliffs.
Amber Coast
The green, cliff-lined northern shore of the Dominican Republic.
Cordillera Septentrional
Jagged mountain peaks that frame the approach into the airport.
Choose a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare. This side offers the best perspective of the island chain's transition from shallow turquoise banks to the deep Atlantic trench. Keep your camera ready immediately after takeoff for the vibrant blues of Chalk Sound and the Caicos Bank.
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An uninhabited island known for its untouched beaches and wild marine life.
Silver Bank Passage
The deep blue waters leading toward the famous humpback whale breeding grounds.
Loma Isabel de Torres
The 800-meter peak featuring the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.
POP Approach
A sweeping view of the Atlantic coastline and Puerto Plata city during final descent.
The right side is ideal for capturing the iconic mountain backdrop of Puerto Plata during the final minutes of the flight. Afternoon travelers will find better lighting on this side as the sun moves west, illuminating the lush Dominican hillsides while avoiding shadows on the coast.
Book Hotels in Puerto PlataDistance: 285 km (177 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: PLS (21.77359962463379, -72.26589965820312)
Arrival: POP (19.75790023803711, -70.56999969482422)
Route Type: International
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