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PTP → SDQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Pointe-à-Pitre Le Raizet (Pointe-a-pitre) to Las Américas International Airport (Santo Domingo)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the volcanic archipelago of the Lesser Antilles and the lush northern coastline of Puerto Rico before arriving in Hispaniola.
Soufrière Hills
The dramatic active volcano of Montserrat and the abandoned capital city of Plymouth buried in ash.
Nevis & St. Kitts
Perfectly symmetrical volcanic cones and lush green sugar cane fields visible from high altitude.
El Yunque
The misty peaks of Puerto Rico's famous tropical rainforest and the sprawling San Juan metro area.
Virgin Islands
A bird's eye view of the scattered cays and emerald waters of the US and British Virgin Islands.
Punta Cana Coastline
The easternmost tip of Hispaniola where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea.
The right side is significantly more scenic for island hopping. Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography of the volcanic peaks. Keep your camera ready shortly after takeoff for the best views of Montserrat.
Caribbean Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Caribbean Sea stretching toward the horizon.
Southern Puerto Rico
Distances views of the city of Ponce and the unique dry forest ecosystems of the southern coast.
Saona Island
A stunning view of the white sand beaches and protected natural park at the southeastern tip of the Dominican Republic.
La Romana Coast
Views of the luxury resorts and the mouth of the Chavón River as you follow the coast toward SDQ.
Sit on the left if you are flying in the late afternoon to avoid direct sun glare from the north, and look for the brilliant turquoise sandbars around Saona Island during the final 20 minutes of the flight.
Distance: 896 km (557 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: PTP (16.265301, -61.531799)
Arrival: SDQ (18.42970085144, -69.668899536133)
Route Type: International
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