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PTP → PAP
Which side of the plane to sit from Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet (Pointe-a-pitre) to Toussaint Louverture International Airport (Port-au-prince)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the dramatic chain of the Leeward Islands and the northern coastline of Hispaniola, featuring volcanic peaks and coral reefs.
Leeward Island Chain
Sequential views of Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, and St. Eustatius rising sharply from the sea.
Virgin Islands
The dense archipelago of the British and US Virgin Islands, appearing as a cluster of emerald gems.
San Juan Coastline
The historic El Morro fortress and the vibrant beachfront hotels of Puerto Rico's capital.
The Amber Coast
The northern shores of the Dominican Republic, featuring the lush peaks of Puerto Plata.
Samaná Peninsula
A finger of land extending into the Atlantic, famous for its secluded beaches and coconut groves.
Choose the right side for the most frequent island sightings. Aim for a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the turquoise waters of the reefs and the lush green volcanic slopes of the Antilles. Request a seat ahead of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the island chain transition.
Soufrière Hills
Distant views of Montserrat's active volcano and the abandoned capital, Plymouth, buried in ash.
Cordillera Central
The highest mountain range in the Caribbean, home to Pico Duarte, visible as you cross into Hispaniola.
Lake Enriquillo
A massive hypersaline lake sitting below sea level, known for its American crocodiles and iguanas.
Santo Domingo
The sprawling urban landscape of the oldest permanent city established by Europeans in the Americas.
Caribbean Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the deep azure Caribbean Sea meeting the southern coastline of the Dominican Republic.
Sit on the left for the best views of the high mountain peaks of central Hispaniola. In the late afternoon, this side faces south and away from the harshest direct sun, which is better for photography without glare.
Distance: 1,170 km (727 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: PTP (16.265301, -61.531799)
Arrival: PAP (18.57999992370605, -72.2925033569336)
Route Type: International
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